Practical Applications
## Feeding the World
Biology plays a vital role in agriculture and biotechnology. Scientists use their knowledge of genetics and plant biology to grow more food and create better crops.
### How Does Biotechnology Help?
- Genetically modified (GM) crops can resist pests and survive harsh weather.
- Biotechnology helps create medicines like insulin for diabetes.
## Farmers and the Future
Modern farming uses biology to produce more food with less impact on the environment.
Examples
- Farmers planting drought-resistant crops to deal with climate change.
- Scientists developing bacteria that help clean up oil spills.