Abstract Genome editing of food crops is emerging as a new tool to meet food and nutritional security in the current scenario of disproportionate balances between rising population and diminishing resources, further aggravated by global climate change. In recent years, several gene editing techniques have emerged, among which ‘CRISPR along with nucleases’ is proving to be the most versatile tool, representing tremendous potential and promise. While this technology is being deployed across various sectors like pharma and healthcare, early-stage research indicates its potential for application in the agricultural R&D. The purpose of current study is to assess trends of this emerging technology in agricultural production-consumption systems using literature and patents as indicators. Data retrieved through literature and patents revealed its vast potential and possibility of a fast diffusion across the sub-sectors of agricultural PCS along with a promise of new product development for rapid market entry.

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CRISPR 技术开发和部署到农业生产-消费系统的趋势

摘要 在当前人口增长和资源减少之间不成比例的平衡、全球气候变化进一步加剧的情况下，粮食作物的基因组编辑正在成为满足粮食和营养安全的新工具。近年来，出现了几种基因编辑技术，其中“CRISPR 和核酸酶”被证明是最通用的工具，代表着巨大的潜力和前景。虽然这项技术正在制药和医疗保健等各个领域部署，但早期研究表明其在农业研发中的应用潜力。当前研究的目的是使用文献和专利作为指标评估这种新兴技术在农业生产-消费系统中的趋势。