Plant technology is a precise process in which scientific techniques are used to develop molecular and cellular-based technologies to improve plant productivity, quality and health, quality of plant products or to prevent, reduce or eliminate constraints to plant productivity caused by diseases, pest organisms and environmental stresses. Plant biotechnology in use today relies on advanced technology allows plants breeders to make precise genetic changes to impart beneficial traits to plant. The practice of plant biotechnology has been around for centuries. The field of plant technology is concerned with developing ways to improve the production of plants in order to supply the world's needs for food, fibre and fuel. This more precise science allows plant breeders to develop crops with specific beneficial traits and without undesirable traits. Many of these beneficial traits in new plant varieties fight plant pests-insects, disease and weeds - that can be devastating to crops. Others provide quality improvements, such as tastier fruits and vegetables, processing advantages, such as tomatoes with higher solids content, and nutrition enhancements, such as oil seeds that produce oils with lower saturated fat content. Crop improvements like these can help provide an abundant, healthful food supply and protect our environment for future generations.
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