Pollution of waterways and soil may also be reduced. ... Crops engineered to be more efficient with the uptake of water and nutrients may lead to less pressure on the land. ... Having crops that are more efficient at water uptake and storage would lessen the amount of water used in irrigation, reducing the chances of soil salinity problems, especially in countries like Australia. ... In conclusion, genetic engineering to improve agricultural crops has a number of environmental benefits, including reduced use of insecticides, fertilisers and other chemicals, reduced soil degradation and decrea...

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