Committee on Agriculture

COAG25 Side Event 9 - Application of genome sequencing for sustainable agriculture and food security

Iran Room (FAO Headquarters)
30.09.2016
 Rome time

Genome sequencing has the power to revolutionize food security and sustainable agriculture including food safety, animal, plant and public health, reducing the risks from disease outbreaks and improving agriculture through effective plant and animal breeding. While several industrialized countries advance with the technology, application in developing countries is limited.

 

This side event provides a forum for Members to discuss benefits, drawbacks, policy implications and challenges that call for global actions.

Topics: Agriculture & crops
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