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.
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Mohammad Babadoost, University of Illinois, United States
Title : Optimizing corn production profitability through variable rate irrigation, fertilization, and pesticide application in Texas high plains
Dol Prasad Dhakal, Freelance Researcher, 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 : Securing the future of horticulture: Cryobanking pollen for biodiversity and breeding
P E Rajasekharan, ICAR-IIHR, India
Title : Mineralisation of urban waste through composting in agriculture in a circular economy
Mary Cole, The University of Melbourne, Australia
Title : Key innovations of prognostic breeding that increase the efficiency of crop genetic improvement
Vasilia A Fasoula, Adjunct Research Scientist and Consultant, United States