Genetic Improvement of Oilseed Crops Using Modern Biotechnology

Abstract

See, stats, and : https :// www. researchgate. net / publication / 321637891 Genetic Crops Chapter DOI : 10 . 5772 / intechopen . 70743 CITATIONS 0 READS 4 2 , including : Some : Oxford genome Javier Universidad 14 SEE All . The . Abstract In 2009 , big challenges facing the agricultural sector in the twenty - first century were presented to the world . Human population growth , increased life expectancy , loss of biodiversity , climate change and accelerated land degradation are the main factors con - tributing to rethink agriculture system production . In that scenery , modern biotechnology has set a stage for the advancement of agricultural practices and it is clearly an important ally to apply a broad array of technologies and innovative systems where they are most needed , such as enhancing crop productivity , increasing yields , and ultimately ensuring food security . One of the biggest challenges is related to technify production systems , but with no doubt , developing genetic improvement toward getting an efficient and sus - tainable agriculture , generating new seed qualities (new traits) , such as , among others , to upset fatty acids content in oilseed crops have been growing up significantly due to industry interest . In this study , a review about the main advances in genetic improvement of some oilseed crops , starting with omics to understand metabolic routes and to find out key genes in seed oil production , and also , getting in use of modern biotechnology to alter the production of fatty acids , and to face biotic challenges in oilseed crops is presented .