What is a benefit of using genetic engineering to improve a plant species instead of more traditional selective breeding? It is a faster and more efficient way of getting the same results; Improves crop yields or crop quality; may help reduce hunger around the world How does Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) production in bioengineered corn help to prevent damage from the European Corn Borer? the gene of interest produces a protein that kills Lepidoptera larvae, in particular, European corn bor...