Abstract
Biotechnology, including genetic modifications, can play a vital role in helping to meet future food and environmental security
needs for our growing population. The nature and use of biotechnology crops are described and related to aspects of food
security. Biotechnological applications for food and animal feed are described, together with trends on global adoption of these
crops. The benefits of biotechnology crops through increased yield, reduced pesticide use and decreased environmental damage
are discussed. Examples of biotechnology crops which do not involve genetic modification are also described. Applications
of biotechnology to drought and salt tolerance, and biofortification in which micronutrient content is enhanced are discussed.
Emergent technologies such as RNA spraying technology, use of genome editing in agriculture and future targets for improved
food and environmental security are considered.
needs for our growing population. The nature and use of biotechnology crops are described and related to aspects of food
security. Biotechnological applications for food and animal feed are described, together with trends on global adoption of these
crops. The benefits of biotechnology crops through increased yield, reduced pesticide use and decreased environmental damage
are discussed. Examples of biotechnology crops which do not involve genetic modification are also described. Applications
of biotechnology to drought and salt tolerance, and biofortification in which micronutrient content is enhanced are discussed.
Emergent technologies such as RNA spraying technology, use of genome editing in agriculture and future targets for improved
food and environmental security are considered.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 2-9 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | The EuroBiotech Journal |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2018 |
Keywords
- food, environment, biotechnology crops, biofortification, Golden crops, micronutrients, regulation, human health, nutrition
Documents and Links
- Gartland, K. & Gartland, J.S. (2018) Contributions of biotechnology to meeting future food and environmental security needs
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