146 Scientists identify five key research fields for transforming US agriculture and food production

(Burness) A new blueprint produced by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM), " Science Breakthroughs 2030, " lays out how research can transform the fields of agriculture and food production. Drawn from an extensive process that incorporated the voices of 146 scientists in dozens of fields, the report highlights potential 'breakthroughs' through five critical initiatives of agricultural research that need to be prioritized--microbiomes, gene editing, data analysis, sensors and biosensors, and transdisciplinary collaborations.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news