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Food biotechnology employs the tools of modern genetics to enhance beneficial traits of plants, animals, and microorganisms for food production. It involves adding or extracting select genes to achieve desired traits.
Farmers
Increases crop yields Reduces farmer production costs Decreases farmer exposure to pesticides Improves farming efficiency
Combating Hunger
Food biotechnology will allow more food to be produced on less land Economic benefits will allow food biotechnology to contribute to combating global hunger
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