ADVANCES AND APPLICATIONS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY IN AGRIBUSINESS:
an analysis of scientific production
Abstract
Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary area that uses biological systems, living organisms and derivatives to modify specific products and processes. In agribusiness, Biotechnology plays a fundamental role in large-scale food production, being considered essential to face food crises. This study aims to analyze the advances and applications of Biotechnology in the agribusiness sector, using the scientific production available in the main Web of Science database from 2018 to 2024. Agricultural Biotechnology encompasses genetic engineering techniques to improve plants, animals and microorganisms used in agriculture. This area also contributes to food security and is aligned with several of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda established by the UN. It was found that Biotechnology is a transversal theme that covered more technical areas, with a mix of topics such as nanotechnology, genetic engineering, regulatory issues, risks, innovation, forms of seed reproduction, sustainability and green applications. This study provides insights for future research, thus contributing to the development of Biotechnology applied in agribusiness