Biological Technologies as a Tool for Food Security in Developing Countries (Review)

The role of biotechnologies in food security in the context of the expanding human population and climate changes is considered. Such modern method of biotechnologies as the genetic modification, tissue culture, mutagenesis, and breeding using molecular markers are analyzed. Special attention is paid to biotechnologies introduction in the developing counties, including the experience with transgenic varieties and non-transgenic methods. The author studied the success factors and limitations of biotechnologies introduction and gave recommendations for the development of biotechnological sector in the developing countries.