Thailand seeks to utilize genome editing, or GE, to modernize its agriculture and become a regional hub for agricultural seed development.
The FAO and OECD have agreed that GE is safer than genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, because GE manipulates the plants' own genome, not modifying their DNA with alien genes from other organisms, to produce better crops. Global demand for GE crops is on the rise, with many countries, including China, Japan, and the United States, actively adopting this technology.
Thailand's Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives aims to leverage this technology to enhance the cultivation of economic crops such as rice, palm, and sugarcane. This can be achieved by improving disease resistance, mitigating the impact of challenging soil conditions, and ultimately boosting both yield and product quality.
GE technology in Thailand is currently under development, with greater investment in GE crops expected this year.
As a leading agricultural nation, Thailand aims to solidify its position by adopting advanced technologies and modernizing its sector to become a global agricultural hub.
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