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Gene editing and agrifood systems

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Title Gene editing and agrifood systems
 
Creator Gao, Caixia
Kikulwe, Enoch M.
Kuzma, Jennifer
Lema, Martin
Lidder, Preetmoninder
Robinson, Jonathan
Wessler, Justus
Zhao, Kevin
 
Subject genes
agrifood systems
breeding methods
plant breeding
animal breeding
gene editing
partnerships
sistemas agroalimentarios
métodos de mejoramiento genético
 
Description Gene-editing technologies represent a promising new tool for plant and animal breeding in low- and middle-income countries. They enhance precision and efficiency over current breeding methods and could lead to rapid development of improved plant varieties and animal breeds. However, as for any new technology, they have their merits and demerits. There is, as yet, no international consensus regarding if and how gene-edited organisms should be regulated, and whether their release would fall under the regulatory framework of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity. This science- and evidence-based Issue Paper on gene editing and agrifood systems presents a balanced discussion of the most pertinent aspects of gene editing, including the consequences for human hunger, human health, food safety, effects on the environment, animal welfare, socioeconomic impact and distribution of benefits. Intrinsic ethical concerns and issues of governance and regulation are addressed, and the roles of the public and private sectors, alone and in partnership, are summarized. Various scenarios are also presented for how gene editing might be used in the future to help transform agrifood systems.
 
Date 2022-12-19
2022-12-23T08:40:45Z
2022-12-23T08:40:45Z
 
Type Report
 
Identifier Gao, C.; Kikulwe, E.; Kuzma, J.; Lema, M.; Lidder, P.; Robinson, Jonathan; Wessler, J.; Zhao, K. (2022) Gene editing and agrifood systems. Rome (Italy): FAO 86 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-137417-7
9789251374177
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/126276
https://doi.org/10.4060/cc3579en
 
Language en
 
Rights CC-BY-NC-SA-3.0-IGO
Open Access
 
Format 86 p.
application/pdf
 
Publisher FAO