Environmental Biotechnology

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs): Pros and cons

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.
GMOs are used in agriculture, medicine, and industrial processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
Pros of GMOs:
- GMOs can increase crop yields by enhancing resistance to pests, diseases, and environmental stress.
- They reduce the need for chemical pesticides, minimizing environmental pollution.
- Genetic modifications can improve the

Bio-remediation is the process of using microorganisms or plants to remove or neutralize pollutants from a contaminated site.
It is a cost-effective and eco-friendly method of environmental cleanup.
Microbial remediation uses bacteria, fungi, or algae to break down toxic substances.
Phytoremediation involves plants absorbing or degrading pollutants in soil and water.
Bio-remediation can be applied to remove heavy metals, hydrocarbons, pesticides, and industrial waste.

Environmental biotechnology uses biological systems for sustainable waste management and pollution control.
It promotes the treatment and management of solid, liquid, and hazardous waste.
Biotechnology helps convert waste into valuable resources, such as biofuels and bioplastics.
The process of bioremediation uses microorganisms to degrade and detoxify pollutants in waste.
Techniques such as composting and vermicomposting use biotechnology to manage organic waste.