Field Crop Bioengineering

Field Crop Bioengineering: Concepts and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the principles, technologies, and emerging innovations that are transforming modern field crop improvement. The book explores the evolution of crop bioengineering from conventional breeding to advanced molecular biology, genome editing, systems biology, and digital agriculture. It explains how interdisciplinary approaches, including CRISPR-based genome engineering, synthetic biology, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and precision agriculture, are integrated to enhance crop productivity, resilience, and sustainability. Practical applications are discussed in the context of improving resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, optimizing resource-use efficiency, and addressing global challenges such as climate change and food security. Emphasizing scientific rigor and engineering-based solutions, the book serves as a valuable reference for students, researchers, and professionals seeking to understand and apply modern bioengineering strategies for sustainable field crop production.