Nonfood GM Crops in Tropical Regions: A Reasonable Way to Promote the Technology for Increased Agricultural Sustainability

Abstract

Modifying a plant genetically is the most remarkable technology developed for agriculture production; however, the use of genetically modified (GM) food crops has raised concerns regarding their impact on the human health and environment. Nevertheless, the nonfood GM crops, such as for biofuel and wood production, can be a solution to increase the yield and avoid deforestation promoted by the expansion of cultivable land. Thus, the biosafety regulatory framework of different countries can be revised and studied on a case‐by‐case basis, considering the rapid release of nonfood GM uses for the development of a more sustainable agriculture, particularly in tropical regions.