2019 November ; 575(7781): 109–118 | Julia Bailey-Serres, Jane E. Parker, Elizabeth A. Ainsworth, Giles E. D. Oldroyd, Julian I. Schroeder
The article discusses the genetic strategies and emerging technologies aimed at enhancing crop yields and resilience in the face of climate change and other environmental challenges. It highlights the need for sustainable and resilient crop production systems to meet the growing global demand for food. The authors emphasize the importance of leveraging naturally evolved traits and advanced genetic engineering techniques to develop crops that can withstand climatic stress, pests, and diseases. They also explore the potential of genomic technologies, such as genome-wide association studies and CRISPR-Cas9, to accelerate breeding and trait development. The article further addresses the challenges of fertilizer use, the optimization of photosynthesis, and the integration of plant-microbe interactions to improve crop performance. Finally, it underscores the importance of collaborative efforts between scientists, breeders, and farmers to translate research findings into practical applications and ensure the timely adoption of new technologies.The article discusses the genetic strategies and emerging technologies aimed at enhancing crop yields and resilience in the face of climate change and other environmental challenges. It highlights the need for sustainable and resilient crop production systems to meet the growing global demand for food. The authors emphasize the importance of leveraging naturally evolved traits and advanced genetic engineering techniques to develop crops that can withstand climatic stress, pests, and diseases. They also explore the potential of genomic technologies, such as genome-wide association studies and CRISPR-Cas9, to accelerate breeding and trait development. The article further addresses the challenges of fertilizer use, the optimization of photosynthesis, and the integration of plant-microbe interactions to improve crop performance. Finally, it underscores the importance of collaborative efforts between scientists, breeders, and farmers to translate research findings into practical applications and ensure the timely adoption of new technologies.