Australia's crops and pastures in a changing climate - can biotechnology help?

Authors: JGlover, HJohnson, JLizzio, VWesley, PHattersley, CKnight

This report summarises the impacts that predicted changes in climate may have on cropping and pastoral industries in Australia. It then describes the potential role of biotechnology, such as using genetic modification and molecular marker techniques, to develop new plant varieties that will help famers adapt to climate change. It also describes ways in which biotechnology may help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural areas.

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