About this Research Topic
Providing sustainably produced foods and improving supply chain processes are essential to adequately feed a rapidly increasing world population. GM and GE plants hold the promise to deliver both production (economy, human health) and environmental benefits, two legs of the sustainability stool, and in doing so will ensure societal benefit results. However, more research is needed for GM plants to become globally acceptable with ongoing concerns about the safety, environmental risks, and health hazards associated with GM plants. Genome editing technology provides the opportunity to address some of these concerns by introducing some beneficial traits without being classified as transgenic modifications.
This research topic aims to highlight recent, and novel research trends in the development, testing, and application of GM and GE plants in agriculture.
● Production and analysis of GM and GE plants to achieve sustainable agriculture including
● GM and GE plants that are resistant or tolerant to biotic and abiotic stresses
● GM and GE plants that are resistant to the herbicide
● GM and GE forages that reduce rumen methanogenesis and nitrous oxide production
● GM and GE plants with increased quality and the desired compound
● GM and GE nut and fruit trees that come into production more quickly
● Environmental impacts of GM plants
● Regulatory processes for assessing:
● Food safety and security
● Environmental risk
● Economic, political, and social issues, commercialization
● Other studies related to GM and GE plants
Keywords: Genetically Modified, Sustainable, Food Production Systems, Food safety, Food security, GM crops
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