To ensure global food security for all, the adoption of crop improvement technologies is no longer just an option—it is an imperative.
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Flavell, R. Greener revolutions for all. Nat Biotechnol 34, 1106–1110 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/nbt.3709
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