HARNESSING CRISPR-CAS9 FOR ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: PRECISION GENOME EDITING TO DEVELOP CLIMATE-RESILIENT AND HIGH-YIELDING CROPS

Abstract

Basic agriculture methods and genetic engineering methods do not work fast enough to stop food safety hazards that arise from growing populations and climate change. Researchers have proven that CRISPR/Cas systems transform the way crop genomes are modified especially in rice and maize production. Scientists explore CRISPR/Cas system breakthroughs and describe new discoveries that make genome editing better for agriculture. Advancements in genome editing techniques have developed methods to make specific gene changes that boost crop resistance against environmental pressures. CRISPR/Cas creates high-yielding crops that gather more light for photosynthesis and take in more nutrients and resist lodging as well as produce better food for taste and nutritional content. Our research confirms that CRISPR/Cas delivers important solutions to food security problems while dealing with ethical and legal obstacles today. Research on CRISPR and its applications with advanced technologies must continue to realize its potential in designing great agricultural methods.