Artificial Intelligence Powered Gene Editing Technique in Agricultural Crops

Artificial Intelligence Powered Gene Editing Technique in Agricultural Crops

Prof. Smruti Vyavahare,  Jiten Nilawar,  Shivam Awasare,  Lavanya Moolya,  Sakshi Takalkar,  Apurvesh Nawale,      Shivani Gadhve

 Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science,

Zeal College of Engineering & Research, Pune-411041-

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Abstract The potential of AI-assisted gene editing in agriculture has garnered a lot of buzz as scientists and researchers invest in the technology. This technology has the potential to revolutionize agriculture by increasing yields, making plants more resistant to pests and diseases, and more tolerant of adverse environmental conditions. Despite the potential benefits of the technology, concerns about its safety and ethical implications remain, prompting calls for stricter legislation to regulate its use. The emphasis on the importance of responsible use and regulation of the AI-based gene-editing in agriculture cannot be underestimated. CRISPR-Cas9 technique, for instance, can produce off-target mutations and cause epigenetic changes that can have adverse consequences. Ethical considerations must also be taken into account, such as the potential impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and animal welfare. Governments should consider the views of the public and not just food industry stakeholders in their decision-making process. Governments must also invest in research and innovation to develop new, safer gene-editing techniques. For example, gene drives can be used to control invasive species, but they raise serious ethical issues.

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