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  • Genetics
  • Biotechnology

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  • Global food security is under threat from population growth, climate change impacts on agriculture, and land scarcity.
  • Developing resilient and productive crops is essential to meet future food demands.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight genome editing as a key technology for crop improvement.
  • To emphasize the need for public and policy support for genome editing in agriculture.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current genome editing technologies and their application in crop science.
  • Analysis of the potential of genome editing to enhance crop traits.

Main Results:

  • Genome editing presents efficient and precise methods for optimizing crop plants.
  • These advancements can significantly contribute to improving crop yields and resilience.

Conclusions:

  • Genome editing is a vital tool for enhancing crop production and ensuring food security.
  • Urgent societal acceptance and support are necessary to leverage genome editing for agricultural advancement.