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Rim Lassoued¹, Stuart J Smyth¹, Peter W B Phillips²

¹Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.

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Summary

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Precision breeding techniques can enhance crop resilience to climate change but face significant regulatory and social barriers. Expert surveys reveal these non-scientific factors critically influence the success of new plant technologies.

Keywords:

European Union United States agricultural biotechnology food security gene editing innovation new breeding techniques uncertainty

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Area of Science:

Agricultural Science
Biotechnology
Food Security

Background:

Precision breeding techniques offer promising solutions for developing climate-resilient crops to address global food security challenges.
These advanced breeding methods are available for both public and private sector crop development programs.
Scientific advancement alone does not guarantee the success of new breeding techniques; political and social factors are crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify institutional and social barriers impeding the development and market success of new plant technologies.
To analyze expert opinions on the critical factors influencing the adoption of precision breeding.
To investigate regional differences in perceptions of precision breeding techniques.

Main Methods:

Utilized survey data from an international panel of experts in plant breeding and agricultural technology.
Collected expert insights on regulatory, social, and environmental concerns related to precision breeding.
Conducted a cross-regional analysis comparing European and North American expert perspectives.

Main Results:

Survey results highlight regulatory issues, social concerns, and environmental considerations as critical barriers to precision breeding success.
Expert opinions indicate that political influences and social acceptance significantly impact the market performance of new crop varieties.
Significant heterogeneity was observed between European and North American experts regarding political attitudes and social perceptions of targeted breeding.

Conclusions:

The successful implementation of precision breeding requires addressing non-scientific barriers, including regulatory frameworks and public perception.
Political and social acceptance are as vital as scientific validation for the widespread adoption of innovative crop technologies.
Understanding and mitigating regional differences in attitudes towards precision breeding is essential for global advancement.