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Agricultural biotechnology refers to the application of scientific techniques such as genetic engineering, molecular markers, microbiology, and tissue culture for improving crops and agriculture. It involves modifying traits of plants and animals through interventions in their genetic material and includes techniques like genetic engineering and synthetic biology. Agricultural biotechnology helps address key challenges faced in conventional agriculture such as low crop yields, prevalence of pests and diseases, drought and climate change resilience, nutritional quality and biodiversity loss. Biotechnology tools and techniques aid in developing higher yielding crop varieties, disease resistant plants, adaptation to climate change, and enhanced nutritional profiles.
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