1. Does RNAi-Based Technology Fit within EU Sustainability Goals?
- Author
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Taning CNT, Mezzetti B, Kleter G, Smagghe G, and Baraldi E
- Subjects
- European Union, Goals, Pesticides, Sustainable Growth, Technology trends, Agriculture, Pest Control trends, RNA Interference
- Abstract
European Union (EU) and global sustainability policies emphasize the need to replace contentious pesticides with safe, efficient, and cost-effective alternatives to ensure sustainable food production. However, R&D for alternatives to contentious pesticides are lagging behind and need to be broadened. Here, we discuss how RNAi-based technology can contribute to pesticide risk reduction., (Copyright © 2020 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)
- Published
- 2021
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