Gene-Editing Technology to Disrupt Food & Agri Systems

To evaluate the application potential of gene editing in plants, animals, and microorganisms, we take into consideration research costs, system complexity, and social reputation. Based on this, microorganisms have the greatest potential for deploying gene technology since it costs less than in plant and animal systems, while it is also the simplest system and has a neutral social reputation. According to these criteria, the second potential system in which gene editing could play a role is that of plants, followed by that of animals.