Agricultural biotechnology is a cutting-edge field that applies scientific techniques to enhance crop yield, quality, and resilience. Through genetic engineering, researchers modify plant traits to confer resistance to pests, diseases, and environmental stresses. This technology enables the development of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) with improved nutritional profiles and reduced dependency on chemical inputs. Precision breeding techniques allow for the creation of crops with enhanced tolerance to drought or increased nutrient content. Agricultural biotechnology plays a crucial role in sustainable farming practices, promoting resource efficiency and minimizing environmental impact. By fostering innovation in seed development and crop improvement, it contributes to global food security and supports farmers in adapting to a changing climate.
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Suitaiology: A strategic science for reframing agricultural risks under climate extremes — from water-use efficiency to water-situation wisdom
Dachang Zhang, Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Title : The use of CHP condensate water in greenhouse cultivation
Lisa Huybrechts, Proefstation voor de Groenteteelt vzw, Belgium
Title : Characterization of isolated strains of microorganisms from mineral, mountain, and spring waters from France, Italy, England, South Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Turkey, Dubai, and Bulgaria.
Nedyalka Valcheva, Vocational High School, Bulgaria
Title : Markers of PM produced by biomass combustion and development of a sampling and analysis technique
Enrico Paris , CREA-IT , Italy