Comment: Unlocking the potential of agricultural biotechnology in Africa
Plant Science Research WeeklyAgricultural Biotechnology has the potential to significantly increase production, alleviate hunger, and improve global food security. However, its adoption in Africa lags behind other regions, facing challenges rooted in strict and varying policies, inadequate infrastructure, and insufficient economic…
Review: Hypes, hopes, and the way forward for microalgal biotechnology
Plant Science Research WeeklyMicroalgae are small, photosynthetic algae that have emerged as important contributors to food and nutrient production. This review describes the many ways they can be grown (e.g., autotrophic, with sunlight or artificial light; heterotrophic, with sugar inputs; or mixotrophic, a combination of both)…