Agricultural genetics for food security

Agriculture is essential to the supply of human food and many non-food products. The development of agriculture facilitated the establishment of permanent human settlements, allowed a massive expansion of human populations and the development of modern complex human societies.The growth in human populations and their growing affluence is creating an ongoing increase in demand for food and other products from agriculture. Modern consumers seek food that has desirable health benefits and satisfies their desires for eating to deliver an enjoyable experience. Sustainable agriculture to satisfy this demand requires large increases in agricultural productivity