Agricultural biotechnology - Wikipedia
WEBAgricultural biotechnology, also known as agritech, is an area of agricultural science involving the use of scientific tools and techniques, including genetic engineering, molecular markers, molecular diagnostics, vaccines, and tissue culture, to modify living organisms: plants, animals, and microorganisms. [1]
Agricultural Biotechnology - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
WEBAgricultural biotechnology has the potential to boost food and nutrition security and increase agricultural output. There is mounting evidence that the origins of agriculture are inextricably linked to climate events.
Biotechnology - USDA
WEBUSDA supports the safe and appropriate use of science and technology, including biotechnology, to help meet agricultural challenges and consumer needs of the 21st century. USDA plays a key role in assuring that biotechnology plants and products derived from these plants are safe to be grown and used in the United States.
Applications of Biotechnology in Food and Agriculture: a Mini …
WEBJan 11, 2022 · Biotechnology is a wide-ranging science that uses modern technologies to construct biological processes, organisms, cells or cellular components. The clinical new instruments, industry, and products developed by biotechnologists are useful in research, agriculture and other major fields.
Crop biotechnology and the future of food | Nature Food
WEBMay 19, 2020 · Here, we discuss the evolution of plant improvement, and how researchers leverage genomic analyses and revolutionary new plant breeding technologies like site-directed nucleases to enhance food...
Role of biotechnology in creating sustainable agriculture
WEBJul 13, 2023 · Biotechnology has emerged as a promising tool in crop improvement, offering the potential to increase yield, biotic and abiotic resistance, and nutrient-rich crops. The term “sustainable” derives from “sustain,” which means to …
Biotechnology FAQs - USDA
WEBAgricultural biotechnology is a range of tools, including traditional breeding techniques, that alter living organisms, or parts of organisms, to make or modify products; improve plants or animals; or develop microorganisms for specific agricultural uses.
History of Agricultural Biotechnology: How Crop Development …
WEBCrop variety development has evolved over time, and currently, agricultural biotechnology is a leading approach, with some controversy and many benefits for society.
Soil, Agriculture, and Agricultural Biotechnology
WEBUnderstanding the connections between soil, water, plants, and animals is essential for ensuring healthy ecosystems, sustained food production, and long-term human prosperity.
Emerging Agricultural Biotechnologies for Sustainable Agriculture …
WEBJan 11, 2016 · This discussion highlights how agricultural biotechnology fits within the context of sustainable agriculture and improved food security and can be used in support of further development and adoption of beneficial GM crops.
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