Crop Biotechnology and Biofortification

Aim & scope

The Crop Biotechnology and Biofortification book series offers an authoritative, forward‑looking platform dedicated to biotechnology-driven approaches for improving crop nutritional quality, performance, and resource efficiency. In the face of intersecting challenges—including micronutrient deficiencies, climate instability, population expansion, and pressure on natural systems—the series delivers advanced knowledge and practical techniques to support next-generation cultivar development.

It explores how contemporary tools such as genome editing, synthetic biology, multi-omics integration, and precision phenotyping can be utilized to enhance both staple and underutilized species. Particular focus is placed on biofortification strategies targeting essential nutrients—such as iron, zinc, provitamin A, and protein composition—alongside molecular and genetic interventions that strengthen tolerance to environmental and biological stresses.

A defining strength of the series is its holistic, application-oriented perspective. Contributions link discoveries in plant molecular biology and metabolic engineering with agronomic practice, nutrition science, socio‑economic dimensions, and regulatory frameworks. Beyond laboratory advances, volumes address field deployment, pathways to scale, governance challenges, farmer adoption, consumer perceptions, and implications for public health, providing a realistic framework for translating innovation into measurable, real-world impact. Regional case studies—particularly from low‑ and middle‑income countries where nutritional interventions can deliver substantial benefits—ensure contextual relevance and global applicability.

By engaging established experts, interdisciplinary collaborators, and emerging researchers, the series serves as a high‑level reference for scientists, postgraduate students, industry practitioners, and decision makers. Overall, the Crop Biotechnology and Biofortification series aims to accelerate the responsible translation of innovation into nutrient-enriched, climate-adapted crops, contributing to food security, sustainable agriculture, and improved human well-being.

Audience

Primary market

• Researchers and scientists inplant biotechnology, genetics, molecular biology, agronomy, and crop science across academia and industry, particularly those focused on cultivar improvement, biofortification, and sustainable agriculture.

• Master’s and PhD students in agricultural science, plant science, biotechnology, food science, and nutrition, seeking advanced, research-led reference material.

• University faculty and educators requiring up-to-date, interdisciplinary resources to support teaching and curriculum development in plant biotechnology, crop science, and food systems.

Secondary market

• Biotechnology and agri-tech professionals focused on seed development and commercialization of improved crop varieties.

• Extension specialists and agronomists supporting on-the-ground implementation, farmer adoption, and crop management practices.

• International organizations and NGOs (e.g., CGIAR, HarvestPlus, FAO, WHO) working on biofortification, agricultural development, and nutrition programs, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

• Policy advisors and regulatory stakeholders in agriculture, food security, and biotechnology, requiring evidence-based insights to inform decision-making.

Series Editors

Yogesh K. Ahlawat, PhD

Professor Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurugram, Haryana, India Email: [email protected]opens in new tab/window → Read more about Yogesh K. Ahlawat, PhD

Jose M. Mulet, PhD

Full Professor and Vice Director Instituto de Biología Molecular y Celular de Plantas Primo Yúfera (IBMCP), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)-Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain Email: [email protected]opens in new tab/window → Read more about Jose M. Mulet, PhD

Ajaya K. Biswal, PhD

Associate Research Scientist Complex Carbohydrate Research Center, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, United States Email: [email protected]opens in new tab/window → Read more about Ajaya K. Biswal, PhD

Forthcoming Books in the Series

• Pan-Omics Tools for Crop Biofortification