Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
Abstract
Synthetic
biology,
or
“SynBio”,
cleverly
mimics
nature
to
help
achieve
sustainability
goals
and
meet
civilisation's
needs.
It
enables
the
transition
an
economic
paradigm
based
on
biological
processes.
Although
synthetic
biology
is
embryonic
technology,
it
has
demonstrated
its
worth.
can
be
part
of
technological
toolkits
in
reducing
human
impact
natural
ecosystem
by
replacing
waste-challenging
processes
mainly
used
industrial
production
people's
daily
activities.
This
review
summarises
potential
bio-based
economy.
also
covers
current
trends,
implementation
emerging
innovations,
connection
between
technologies,
challenges
involved.
Our
aim
outline
areas
which
holds
promise
for
tackling
pressing
faced
humankind
planet,
including
food
security,
climate
change
infectious
diseases.
Along
way,
we
will
include
specific
tangible
examples
illustrate
this
potential.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: April 15, 2024
Vegetable
cultivation
stands
as
a
pivotal
element
in
the
agricultural
transformation
illustrating
complex
interplay
between
technological
advancements,
evolving
environmental
perspectives,
and
growing
global
demand
for
food.
This
comprehensive
review
delves
into
broad
spectrum
of
developments
modern
vegetable
practices.
Rooted
historical
traditions,
our
exploration
commences
with
conventional
methods
traces
progression
toward
contemporary
practices
emphasizing
critical
shifts
that
have
refined
techniques
outcomes.
A
significant
focus
is
placed
on
evolution
seed
selection
quality
assessment
underlining
importance
treatments
enhancing
both
germination
plant
growth.
Transitioning
from
seeds
to
soil,
we
investigate
transformative
journey
traditional
soil-based
adoption
soilless
cultures
utilization
sustainable
substrates
like
biochar
coir.
The
also
examines
controls
highlighting
use
advanced
greenhouse
technologies
artificial
intelligence
optimizing
growth
conditions.
We
underscore
increasing
sophistication
water
management
strategies
irrigation
systems
intelligent
moisture
sensing.
Additionally,
this
paper
discusses
intricate
aspects
precision
fertilization,
integrated
pest
management,
expanding
influence
regulators
cultivation.
special
segment
dedicated
innovations,
such
integration
drones,
robots,
state-of-the-art
digital
monitoring
systems,
process.
While
acknowledging
these
realistically
addresses
challenges
economic
considerations
involved
adopting
cutting-edge
technologies.
In
summary,
not
only
provides
guide
current
state
but
serves
forward-looking
reference
role
continuous
research
anticipation
future
field.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(6), P. e27806 - e27806
Published: March 1, 2024
The
sensitivity
of
crops
to
ultraviolet
B
(UVB,
280–315
nm)
radiation
varies
significantly.
Plants'
UVB
is
heavily
influenced
by
the
activity
enzyme
cyclobutane
pyrimidine
dimer
(CPD)
photolyase,
which
fixes
UVB-induced
CPDs.
Crops
grown
in
tropical
areas
with
high
level
radiation,
like
O.
glaberrima
from
Africa
and
sativa
ssp.
indica
rice
Bengal,
are
more
sensitive
could
suffer
as
a
result
rising
levels
on
earth's
surface.
Therefore,
creating
that
can
withstand
crucial
regions.
There
is,
however,
little
information
current
techniques
for
breeding
UVB-resistant
plants.
most
recent
producing
presented
this
review.
use
DNA
methylation,
boosting
antioxidant
system,
regulating
expression
micro-RNA396,
overexpressing
CPD
photolyase
transgenic
plants
some
methods
discussed.
overexpression
popular
technique
rice.
study
also
offers
several
strategies
using
gene
editing
techniques.
To
feed
world's
rapidly
expanding
population,
researchers
improve
food
production.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(2), P. 760 - 760
Published: Jan. 7, 2024
Tomato
(Solanum
lycopersicum
L.)
is
one
of
the
most
commercially
essential
vegetable
crops
cultivated
worldwide.
In
addition
to
nutritional
value,
tomato
an
excellent
model
for
studying
climacteric
fruits’
ripening
processes.
Despite
this,
available
natural
pool
genes
that
allows
expanding
phenotypic
diversity
limited,
and
difficulties
crossing
using
classical
selection
methods
when
stacking
traits
increase
proportionally
with
each
additional
feature.
Modern
genetic
engineering
tomatoes
have
extensive
potential
applications,
such
as
enhancing
expression
existing
gene(s),
integrating
artificial
heterologous
pointing
changes
in
target
gene
sequences
while
keeping
allelic
combinations
characteristic
successful
commercial
varieties,
many
others.
However,
it
necessary
understand
fundamental
principles
molecular
regulation
involved
fruit
its
use
creating
new
varieties.
Although
candidate
mediate
been
identified,
a
complete
picture
their
relationship
has
yet
be
formed.
This
review
summarizes
latest
(2017–2023)
achievements
related
processes
fruits.
work
attempts
systematize
results
various
research
articles
display
interaction
pattern
regulating
process
ripening.
DNA,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(4), P. 427 - 454
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
Genetic
engineering
has
revolutionized
our
ability
to
modify
microorganisms
for
various
applications
in
agriculture,
medicine,
and
industry.
This
review
examines
recent
advances
genetic
techniques
bacteria,
fungi,
oomycetes,
with
a
focus
on
CRISPR-Cas
systems.
In
CRISPR-Cas9
enabled
precise
genome
editing,
enhancing
antibiotic
production
metabolic
engineering.
For
despite
challenges
associated
their
complex
cell
structures,
CRISPR/Cas9
advanced
the
of
enzymes
secondary
metabolites.
significant
plant
pathogens,
modified
Agrobacterium-mediated
transformation,
CRISPR/Cas12a
have
contributed
developing
disease-resistant
crops.
provides
comparative
analysis
efficiencies
across
these
addresses
ethical
regulatory
considerations.
Future
research
directions
include
refining
tools
improve
efficiency
expand
applicability
non-model
organisms.
comprehensive
overview
highlights
transformative
potential
microbiology
its
implications
addressing
global
biotechnology.
GM crops & food,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 1 - 41
Published: Sept. 10, 2023
Innovation
in
agriculture
has
been
essential
improving
productivity
of
crops
and
forages
to
support
a
growing
population,
living
standards
while
contributing
toward
maintaining
environment
integrity,
human
health,
wellbeing
through
provision
more
nutritious,
varied,
abundant
food
sources.
A
crucial
part
that
innovation
involved
range
techniques
for
both
expanding
exploiting
the
genetic
potential
plants.
However,
some
used
generating
new
variation
plant
breeders
exploit
are
deemed
higher
risk
than
others
despite
end
products
processes
at
times
being
all
intents
purposes
identical
benefits
they
provide.
As
result,
public
concerns
often
triggered
by
poor
communication
from
innovators,
resulting
mistrust
suspicion
has,
turn,
caused
development
regulatory
systems.
The
logic
motivations
modes
regulation
reviewed
how
use
these
technologies
can
be
delivered
efficiently
effectively
is
discussed.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 21, 2025
Genetically
modified
crops
(GM
crops)
also
known
as
biotech
are
that
have
been
altered
through
genetic
engineering
techniques
and
under
cultivation
for
approximately
28
years.
By
October
2024,
over
30
nations
approved
the
of
GM
crops.
The
global
area
utilized
crop
production
has
reached
206.3
million
hectares.
Despite
substantial
growth
in
these
crops,
debate
continues
between
proponents
opponents
In
this
article,
critical
concerns
common
ground
arguments
both
sides
were
described.
main
issues
addressed
include
naturalness
religious
perspectives,
beneficial
aspects,
safety
issues,
socio-economic
impacts
intellectual
property
rights.
We
argue
classification
unnatural
is
a
claim
lacks
scientific
reality.
similar
vein,
comparing
technology
to
act
playing
God
inappropriate.
Moreover,
belief
do
not
contribute
yield
improvements
inconsistent
with
empirical
evidence.
Additionally,
foods
produced
from
unsafe
human
consumption
holds
unseen
on
ground.
highlighted
necessity
implementing
rights
support
seed
developers
limited
duration
without
violating
farmers’
conclusion,
consumer
right
know
what
they
eat,
labeling
food
products
fosters
transparency
enhance
autonomy.
