Food production in developing countries - the role of plant biotechnology
The world is facing major problems with regard to food production. Agricultural land suffers from various conditions which make it less efficient for crop production while the rapid population growth, especially in developing countries, raises concern for sustainable food production. The Green Rev...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Afrikaans |
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South African Journal of Science and Technology
1995-07-01
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| Series: | South African Journal of Science and Technology |
| Online Access: | http://www.satnt.ac.za/index.php/satnt/article/view/602 |
| Summary: | The world is facing major problems with regard to food production. Agricultural land suffers from various conditions which make it less efficient for crop production while the rapid population growth, especially in developing countries, raises concern for sustainable food production. The Green Revolution has failed to secure sustainable food production and it is hoped that biotechnology will facilitate the transition to more sustainable agriculture. Excellent progress has been made with both Cell Biology (tissue culture) and Molecular Biology (genetic engineering). |
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| ISSN: | 0254-3486 2222-4173 |