Highlights in European Plant Biotechnology Research and Technology Transfer, Proceedings of the Second European Conference on Plant Biotechnology

2000 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Plant Biotechnology ◽  
European Conference ◽  
Biotechnology Research

Research work undertaken in the Plant Transgenic Design Initiative in the Gene Research Center within Tsukuba Plant Innovation Research Center

Impact ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (3) ◽  
pp. 6-8
Author(s):  
Kazuo Watanabe
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Plant Biotechnology ◽  
Research Center ◽  
Plant Genetics ◽  
Environmental Challenges ◽  
Innovation Research ◽  
Biotechnology Research ◽  
Genetically Improved ◽  
The University

The burgeoning area of plant genetics may hold the key to overcoming some of the most pressing environmental challenges. For example, crops can be genetically improved to make them better able to adapt to climate change, while genetic engineering of crops could help to address food security challenges. As such, a comprehensive understanding of plant genetics may enable humankind to make headway in addressing climate change and resulting challenges. Research in this area is therefore paramount. Research work undertaken in the Plant Transgenic Design Initiative (PTraD) in the Gene Research Center (GRC) within Tsukuba Plant Innovation Research Center (T-PIRC), located at the University of Tsukuba in Japan, is focused on plant sciences and biotechnologies. The PTraD is the centre of excellence in plant biotechnology research in Japan, shedding light on plant genetics and how this can be harnessed to solve environmental challenges such as climate change.

scholarly journals Strengthening desert plant biotechnology research in the United Arab Emirates: a viewpoint

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 521-533 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjay Gairola ◽  
Khawla I. Al Shaer ◽  
Eman K. Al Harthi ◽  
Kareem A. Mosa
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Plant Biotechnology ◽  
Desert Plant ◽  
Biotechnology Research

scholarly journals Strategies of Plant Biotechnology to Meet the Increasing Demand of Food and Nutrition in India

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-15
Author(s):  
Santanu De
Keyword(s):  
Green Revolution ◽  
Plant Biotechnology ◽  
Biotechnology Research ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Economic Necessity ◽  
Seed Crops ◽  
Crop Biotechnology

A groundbreaking application of biotechnology research during the recent past has been improvement of crop health and production.  India being one of the most rapidly developing countries with an enormous population and remarkable biodiversity, plant biotechnology promises significant potential to contribute to characterization and conservation of the biodiversity, increasing its usefulness. However, India’s green revolution was noted to be insufficient to feed the country's teeming millions. Therefore, novel approaches in crop biotechnology had to be aimed at ensuring better productivity and quality of cultivars.  This paper provides a comprehensive review of research undertaken mainly in the last couple of decades along with potential strategies in plant biotechnology focusing on specific grain and seed crops of key agricultural as well as dietary importance to meet the growing demand of food and nutrition in India, while also proposing potential application of relevant global research findings in the Indian context.  The analysis would help address the ever-increasing worldwide socio-economic necessity for greater food security, particularly during times of crisis such as the recent Coronavirus Infectious Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Research work undertaken in the Plant Transgenic Design Initiative in the Gene Research Center within Tsukuba Plant Innovation Research Center

Impact ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (6) ◽  
pp. 86-88
Author(s):  
Kazuo Watanabe
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Plant Biotechnology ◽  
Research Center ◽  
Plant Genetics ◽  
Environmental Challenges ◽  
Innovation Research ◽  
Biotechnology Research ◽  
Genetically Improved ◽  
The University

The burgeoning area of plant genetics may hold the key to overcoming some of the most pressing environmental challenges. For example, crops can be genetically improved to make them better able to adapt to climate change, while genetic engineering of crops could help to address food security challenges. As such, a comprehensive understanding of plant genetics may enable humankind to make headway in addressing climate change and resulting challenges. Research in this area is therefore paramount. Research work undertaken in the Plant Transgenic Design Initiative (PTraD) in the Gene Research Center (GRC) within Tsukuba Plant Innovation Research Center (T-PIRC), located at the University of Tsukuba in Japan, is focused on plant sciences and biotechnologies. The PTraD is the centre of excellence in plant biotechnology research in Japan, shedding light on plant genetics and how this can be harnessed to solve environmental challenges such as climate change.

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