Modifying plant genomes to increase resilience to abiotic stress

Abstract

If we want to ensure that future generations have enough to eat, we must triple our current agricultural

yields. Because present crop varieties and crop growth methods may not be resilient enough to resist the

increasing abiotic stresses caused by climate change, crop production is projected to become more

difficult in the future. The majority of agricultural crops have their average yields reduced by more than

50% due to abiotic stress, making it the leading cause of crop loss globally. Drought, salt, excessive heat,

and cold are the primary environmental factors that negatively impact agricultural output and efficiency.

Sustainable food production relies on improved crops, and current crop improvement techniques are

great at making plants more resistant to abiotic stress.