Keywords
Estresse hídrico
Patentes agrícolas
Aprovação regulatória
Manejo de pragas
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Abstract
Purpose: we aim to analyze the role of biotechnological innovation in adapting agriculture to climate change, with emphasis on the development of drought-tolerant cultivars.
Originality: we contribute to literature by integrating patent data and regulatory records, offering a novel approach to assessing technological impact and the degree of commercial adoption of solutions associated with drought tolerance.
Methods: the study adopts a methodology based on the analysis of patents extracted from the Derwent database. Technological impact was measured using bibliometric indicators, complemented by regulatory information on the approval of transgenic seeds.
Results: patent filings accelerate after 2013, with a strong concentration in maize and soybean. Nevertheless, the commercial diffusion of drought-tolerant cultivars remains limited relative to other biotech traits (herbicide tolerance and pest resistance) due to agronomic and economic constraints, notably yield penalties in cropping systems.
Conclusions: the adaptation of agriculture to climate change depends on the consolidation of integrated agricultural systems that combine transgenic seeds, pest management strategies, and supportive public policies. We contribute to a better understanding of the limits and possibilities of biotechnology in addressing climate-related challenges.
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