What is Biotechnology and its application in agriculture?

Biotechnology in Agriculture:

• Definition: Technology that utilizes biological systems, living organisms, or cellular components to develop products and applications.
• Agricultural Applications: Genetically Modified (GM) crops (Bt Cotton, Bt Brinjal), tissue culture, bio-fertilizers, and drought/pest resistant crops.
• Benefits: Increases crop yield, reduces chemical pesticide dependency, and enhances nutritional value (Golden Rice).