Project presentation
Biotechnology in
sustainable
agriculture
Cyriel Paras
Nicole Espina
Introduction
.Sustainable agriculture aims to meet food demands while
preserving the environment and promoting economic equality.
Biotechnology plays a crucial role in crop improvement, offering
benefits like increased yield and resistance. Sustainable agriculture
merges a healthy environment with economic profitability and
social equality. Biotechnology enhances crop productivity, quality,
and sustainability, despite facing challenges like public concerns and
biodiversity preservation. The agricultural revolution relies on
advancements like biotechnology to counter climate change and
ensure food security. Biotechnology offers promising solutions for
improving soil health, nutrient cycling, and overall agricultural
productivity.
Conclusion
Biotechnology in agriculture has led to
improved crop varieties resistant to
stresses, increasing productivity. Regulatory
policies are needed to address potential
risks and ensure safe technology use with
rapid advancements.
What is conventional versus sustainable agriculture
biotechnology
Before discussing biotechnology's role in agriculture, it's essential to
understand conventional and sustainable agricultural systems.
Biotechnology contributes to sustainable Conventional agriculture emphasizes maximizing production with little
focus on environmental impact, while sustainable agriculture promotes
agriculture by reducing the dependence on stewardship and conservation. Sustainable agriculture aims for
agro-chemicals, particularly pesticides, environmentally sound, productive, and socially desirable farming
practices. The contrast between conventional and sustainable
through the deployment of genes conferring agriculture lies in their approaches to yield maximization, environmental
tolerance or resistance to biotic and abiotic impact, and economic implications. Sustainable agriculture prioritizes
soil health, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability, while conventional
stresses. agriculture focuses on immediate financial returns and advanced
technologies. Sustainable agriculture advocates for preserving natural
resources, enhancing biodiversity, and ensuring long-term economic
viability.
What does it need
to be sustainable
1.meet food demands while Reducing waste: Implementing
efficient farming practices and reducing food waste along the
supply chain can help increase food availability.
2.Protecting natural resources: Soil and water conservation
can help to preserve natural resources and support long-term
food production.
3.Improving resilience: Sustainable agriculture can be more
resilient to external challenges, such as droughts or pests,
which can help ensure the food supply’s stability.
Application of
biotechnology for
sustainable agriculture
Biotechnology can address challenges in agriculture by
reducing waste, improving crop yield, and developing
stress-tolerant varieties. It offers precise gene transfer,
nutritional enhancement, and resistance to pests and
diseases. Agricultural biotechnology applies genetic
engineering and molecular tools to modify plants,
animals, and microorganisms, aiming to create
sustainable agriculture by maximizing food production in
limited spaces and resources, under various
environmental stresses. Ongoing research may lead to
the development of crops with enhanced traits,
nutritionally enriched foods, and plant-based medicines,
reducing production costs.
6 examples of biotechnology in
sustainable agriculture
•Genetically Modified Crops
•Developing of Biofuels.
•Improving Plant Growth.
•Improving Plant Seed Quality.
•Improve Animal Health and Breeding.
•Learn More at Fruit Growers Supply.
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