Genetic scissors – a powerful tool to reach sustainability goals

Abstract

Genetic scissors are biological tools that researchers use to make precise changes in the genomes of organisms. With genetic scissors, plant breeders can develop crops with traits that are more environmentally friendly and better adapted to a changing climate, much faster compared to using conventional plant breeding. The tool could contribute to more sustainable agriculture, and help us reach the goals of the European Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy. For this to happen, the EU legislation needs to be revised.

Published in

Policy brief (SLU Future Food)
2022
Publisher: SLU Future Food

SLU Authors

• Sundström, Jens

  • Department of Plant Biology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

Associated SLU-program

SLU Future Food

UKÄ Subject classification

Plant Biotechnology

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/132498