What is genetic manipulation? How is it useful in agricultural practices?

(N/A) Genetic manipulation is the process of transferring desirable genes from one organism to another to produce varieties with specific,beneficial characteristics.
Examples include the development of fodder crops with profuse branching or high-yielding varieties of maize and wheat.
Uses in agricultural practices:
$1$. It improves adaptability to adverse environmental conditions such as drought,salinity,or extreme temperatures.
$2$. It allows for the incorporation of desirable traits like disease resistance or pest resistance.
$3$. It helps in significantly increasing crop yield and improving the nutritional quality of the produce.
$4$. It can lead to shorter maturation periods,allowing for multiple cropping cycles within a single year.