African Journal of Food Science and Technology

Simeon Ratna

Department of Agribusiness and Commerce, Lincoln University, Lincoln 7647, New Zealand

Publications

• Short Communication   
  The power of gene editing: Revolutionizing the future of food and agriculture.
  Author(s): Simeon Ratna*
  
  Genome-editing tools provide advanced biotechnological techniques that enable the precise and efficient targeted modification of an organism’s genome. Genome-editing systems have been utilized in a wide variety of plant species to characterize gene functions and improve agricultural traits. We describe the current applications of genome editing in plants, focusing on its potential for crop improvement in terms of adaptation, resilience, and end-use. In addition, we review novel breakthroughs that are extending the potential of genome-edited crops and the possibilities of their commercialization. Future prospects for integrating this revolutionary technology with conventional and new-age crop breeding strategies are also discussed... View More»
  DOI: http:/dx.doi.org/10.14303//ajfst.2023.009

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