Biotechnology Innovations and Sustainability for Zero Hunger

This reference book extensively examines the important role of biotechnology in tackling the global challenge of achieving zero hunger. The book delves into cutting-edge advancements and challenges in food biotechnology, crop improvement, genetic engineering, and the utilization of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in sustainable agriculture. It provides a detailed examination of biotechnological interventions aimed at enhancing the nutritional content of crops, increasing agricultural productivity, and ensuring food security. Furthermore, the book explores the application of biotechnological techniques in improving animal-based foods, including advancements in animal breeding, genetics, and disease resistance. The chapters also address the integration of traditional breeding approaches with biotechnology for developing healthier and more productive crops. Additionally, the book introduces approaches for reduction of food waste through technological solutions, and the use of automation and robotics in food processing. This book is useful for researchers, academicians, and professionals of biotechnology, agriculture, food science, and sustainability.

Key Features:

• Covers cutting-edge biotechnological technologies for sustainable agriculture, providing solutions to address global hunger and achieve the goal of zero hunger
• Discusses various crop improvement techniques, including genetic engineering and genetically modified organisms
• Focuses on biotechnological interventions for enhancing crop productivity and nutritional value to improve food availability and quality
• Presents a detailed discussion of crop protection strategies and disease resistance mechanisms
• Provides a thorough examination of advanced technologies for improving animal-based foods and technology-based artificial meat
• Examines the application of biotechnological techniques in developing innovative food systems for reducing food waste

Professor Ranbir Chander Sobti is an Emeritus Professor and Indian National Science Academy (INSA) senior scientist at Punjab University. He is a former Vice-Chancellor of the Panjab University, Chandigarh & Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (Central University), Lucknow. He started his career as a cytogeneticist and then moved on to molecular biology, including genomics, to understand the susceptibility and disease process of cancer, COPD, AIDS metabolic syndrome, and kidney diseases. He has also used stem cells and nanoparticles to understand the process of tissue organ development through a designed de-cellularization protocol. He has published more than 300 research articles in the journals of international repute and has also published more than 40 books.

He is a Fellow of the Third World Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Sciences India, Indian National Science Academy, National Academy of Medical Sciences, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Canadian Academy of Cardiovascular Diseases and few others. He was the General President of the Indian Science Congress for the 102nd session held at the University of Jammu in 2013. Dr. Sobti is the recipient of many prestigious awards like the INSA Young Scientist Medal, UGC Career Award, Punjab Rattan Award, JC Bose Oration and Sriram Oration Awards and of Lifetime Achievement Awards of the Punjab Academy of Sciences, Zoological Society of India, and the Environment Academy of India.