Name any genetically modified crop.
Bt cotton is a genetically modified plant that has been modified to resist attack by insect pests e.g., cotton ball worm). These are developed by introducing a gene from Bacillus thuringiensis which produces toxin is plants which is lethat to insects.
Why are blue-green algae not popular as biofertilisers?
Blue-green algae add organic matter to the soil and increase its fertility still these are not popular as biofertilisers. This is due to several constraints that limit the application or implementation of the biofertiliser technology. The constraints may be environmental, technological, infrastructural, financial, unawareness, quality, marketing etc.
Which species of Penicillium produces Roquefort cheese?
Roquefort cheese is formed by ripening of cheese with the fungi Penicillium roqueforti for a particular flavour.
Name the states involved in Ganga Action Plan.
Ganga runs from Gangotri in the Himalayas to Ganga Sagar in the Bay of Bengal. The Ganga Action Plan (GAP) was a program launched in April 1986 in order to reduce the pollution load on the River Ganga.
The states involved in Ganga Action Plan are- Uttaranchal, UP, Bihar, West Bengal and Jharkhand.
Name any two industrially important enzymes.
(i) Lipases are used in detergent formulations and are helpful in removing oily stains from the laundry.
(ii) Pectinases and proteases that are used as clarifying agents in making commercial fruit and vegetable juices.