The panorama of biotechnology … such as genetic editing [enables] development of crops resistant to pests and diseases, and the optimization of water and energy resources.

Techniques such as CRISPR-Cas9 are currently being applied. These allow the creation of crop varieties that require fewer pesticides or fertilizers. Likewise, biotechnology is being used to improve the nutritional quality of food. There are already products enriched with vitamins or minerals that help fight nutritional deficiencies.

These applications help reduce the use of valuable resources such as water and reduce the use of harmful chemicals. In addition, the adoption of methods such as precision agriculture allows better adaptation to the effects of climate change, such as droughts or floods.

In this way, biotechnology is making the Spanish agri-food sector increasingly competitive in the global market. Advanced and sustainable technologies contribute to improving the quality of Spanish products and position the country as a leader in innovation within the European Union and around the world.

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