Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology

Climate change presents a major challenge to global agriculture by increasing the occurrence and severity of both non-living and living stress factors, such as drought, high temperatures, salt buildup, waterlogging, and new pests and diseases.

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are microbial polymers that have attracted substantial interest in recent times due to their use as biodegradable substitutes for petroleum-derived plastics and also as precursors for nano-enabled biomaterials.

Green bioprocess engineering is a sustainable approach that improves industrial production by combining biotechnology with eco-friendly engineering methods. It uses biological processes – such as microbes, enzymes, and renewable resources – to produce useful products with a reduced environmental impact.

Medicinal plants are natural biofactories producing secondary metabolites with significant therapeutic value, including terpenoids, alkaloids, and phenolics. Among these, artemisinin, a sesquiterpene lactone from Artemisia annua L. is the cornerstone of global antimalarial therapy along with additional anticancer, antiviral, and antimicrobial activities.

The rising demand for renewable and green energy sources has encouraged researchers to seek sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels.

Advances in gene editing technologies have transformed the landscape of livestock production by enabling precise manipulation of genetic material associated with productivity, health, and environmental adaptability.