Plant Biotechnology in Food Security plays a pivotal role in addressing the challenges of global food security by enhancing crop productivity, resilience, and nutritional content. With the growing global population and increasing pressure on natural resources, biotechnology offers innovative solutions to ensure a stable food supply. Through genetic modification, gene editing, and tissue culture, scientists can develop crops that are resistant to pests, diseases, and environmental stresses such as drought and heat. Additionally, plant biotechnology can improve the nutritional value of crops, ensuring better food quality. These advancements also help reduce the need for chemical pesticides and fertilizers, promoting more sustainable farming practices. Moreover, biotechnology can help in the development of crops that are better suited to changing climate conditions, contributing to long-term food security. Plant Biotechnology in Food Security also supports sustainable agricultural systems by enabling efficient resource utilization and reducing environmental impacts. These advancements contribute to increasing food production, reducing waste, and improving the sustainability of agriculture, all of which are essential for meeting future food demands.
Title : Techniques for identification and managing bacterial and fungal diseases of tomatoes
Mohammad Babadoost, University of Illinois, United States
Title : Promoter architecture and transcriptional regulation of genes upregulated in germination and coleoptile elongation of diverse rice genotypes tolerant to submergence
Bijayalaxmi Mohanty, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Title : Evaluation of three tomato varieties (Solanum lycopersicum L.) inoculated with bacteria under stress conditions induced by wastewater and copper sulfate
Abdul Khalil Gardezi, Colegio de Posgraduados, Mexico
Title : Phytochemical diversity of the flora of the Western Ghats- An investigation through hyphenated mass spectrometric techniques
Rameshkumar K B, Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, India
Title : Plant biotechnology: A touchstone for transforming global agriculture
Susmita Shukla, Amity University, India
Title : Securing the future of horticulture: Cryobanking pollen for biodiversity and breeding
P E Rajasekharan, ICAR-IIHR, India