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Alimentar al mundo en el siglo XXI
1Rockefeller Foundation, New York, New York 10018, USA.
Nature
|December 11, 1999
Resumen
Las ganancias de la producción mundial de alimentos se estancan a medida que crece la población. Los avances en biotecnología vegetal, impulsados por la investigación agrícola pública, son cruciales para prevenir el hambre generalizada entre las poblaciones más pobres del mundo.
Área de la Ciencia:
- Ciencias Agrícolas Ciencias Agrícolas
- Biotecnología La biotecnología es la biotecnología.
- Seguridad Alimentaria Mundial La seguridad alimentaria mundial es un hecho.
Sus antecedentes:
- La Revolución Verde aumentó significativamente la producción de alimentos, pero sus ganancias se han estancado.
- La población mundial continúa aumentando, aumentando la demanda de alimentos.
- Los niveles actuales de producción de alimentos son insuficientes para satisfacer la futura demanda mundial.
Objetivo del estudio:
- Para resaltar la necesidad de nuevas estrategias para garantizar la seguridad alimentaria mundial.
- Hacer hincapié en el papel de la biotecnología vegetal para abordar la escasez de alimentos en el futuro.
- Abogar por una fuerte investigación del sector público en los avances agrícolas.
Principales métodos:
- Este estudio es una revisión de las tendencias actuales de la producción agrícola y las proyecciones futuras.
- Analiza las limitaciones de las revoluciones agrícolas pasadas.
- Examina el potencial de las biotecnologías emergentes.
Principales resultados:
- El impacto de la Revolución Verde en la producción de alimentos ha llegado a su límite.
- El continuo crecimiento de la población exacerba los desafíos de la seguridad alimentaria.
- La biotecnología vegetal ofrece una vía prometedora para aumentar el rendimiento de los alimentos.
Conclusiones:
- Es esencial un fuerte esfuerzo de investigación agrícola del sector público.
- La biotecnología vegetal debe aprovecharse para beneficiar a las poblaciones más pobres del mundo.
- La investigación y el desarrollo proactivos son fundamentales para evitar el hambre del siglo XXI.
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