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  • Agricultural Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Global population growth to 9 billion by mid-century necessitates doubling food production.
  • Maintaining soil and water quality and conserving biodiversity are critical environmental challenges in agriculture.
  • Rural poor populations are both stewards of environmental resources and highly vulnerable to environmental degradation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the essential role of public sector science in addressing global food security and environmental challenges.
  • To emphasize the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder engagement to accelerate agricultural innovation.
  • To identify urgent measures required to ensure science and technology effectively support subsistence farmers.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current agricultural challenges and the role of public sector science.
  • Analysis of the contribution of systems biology and molecular biology to crop trait development.
  • Discussion of the importance of interaction between scientists, stakeholders, and the academic world.

Main Results:

  • Public sector science has been foundational for current genetically modified (GM) crop traits.
  • Systems biology is generating new knowledge with potential for future crop innovations.
  • Effective knowledge transfer and value creation from public sector research are essential.

Conclusions:

  • Concerted societal actions, with public sector science at the forefront, are vital for sustainable agriculture.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration and engagement with external stakeholders are necessary to speed up innovation.
  • Urgent measures are needed to ensure scientific and technological advancements directly benefit subsistence farmers and address their challenges.