Difference between Generevolution and Green revolution
Difference between Generevolution and Green revolution are in tabular form below –
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Generevolution |
Green revolution |
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1. | A type of technology of biotechnology where agricultural technology was implemented. | A type of technology which is used to increase crop production by using artificial fertilizers. |
Technology level |
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2. | In the gene revolution, technologies are at molecular level. | In the green revolution, technologies are at genetic level. |
Based on |
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3. | This type of technology is based on biotechnology. | This type of technology is based on traditional breeding method. |
Technologies |
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4. | Technologies like agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer and gene gun are used in the gene revolution. | Technologies like tissue culture, embryo transfer and crossbreeding are used in the green revolution. |
Drawback |
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5. | GMO’s impact on human health and environment are the drawbacks of this revolution. | The traditional breeding method is unable to improve the yield above a particular layer is the drawback of this revolution. |
Year |
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6. | This type of revolution took place from 1990- 1999. | This type of revolution took place from 1960-1990. |