Introduction to genome editing techniques: Implication in modern agriculture -- Application of bioinformatics tools in CRISPR/Cas -- CRISPR and food security: Application in cereal crops -- Improvement of floriculture crops using CRISPR/Cas and genome editing techniques -- Engineering crop plant resistance against abiotic stresses: CRISPR/Cas application and challenges -- Vegetable crop improvement using CRISPR/Cas -- Use of CRISPR/Cas in climate smart/resilient agriculture -- Intellectual Property Landscape on CRISPR/Cas.

This book offers a comprehensive collection of papers on CRISPR/Cas genome editing in connection with agriculture, climate-smart crops, food security, translational research applications, bioinformatics analysis, practical applications in cereals, floriculture crops, engineering plants for abiotic stress resistance, the intellectual landscape, regulatory framework, and policy decisions. Gathering contributions by internationally respected experts in the field of CRISPR/Cas genome editing, the book offers an essential guide for researchers, students, teachers and scientists in academia; policymakers; and public companies, private companies and cooperatives interested in understanding and/or applying CRISPR/Cas genome editing to develop new agricultural products. .