Genetically Modified crops, revolutionizing agriculture, are cultivated from seeds with altered DNA using genetic engineering techniques. Engineered for enhanced traits like resistance to pests, diseases, and environmental stresses, GM crops often demonstrate increased yield potential. This technology aims to address global food security challenges, offering crops with improved nutritional content and extended shelf life. While proponents praise the potential benefits, including reduced pesticide use and enhanced crop resilience, concerns linger regarding environmental impact, biodiversity, and long-term health effects. The debate over the adoption and regulation of GM crops continues, reflecting the complex balance between innovation in agriculture and the need for sustainable, safe, and ethical practices in food production.
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