Editorial: Seed Science and Technology, Volume 50, Issue 3 (2022)

Abstract

The combined effects of climate change and a growing world population mean that food security is increasingly an issue of concern. The recent 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP27, held in November 2022 saw the launch of the Sharm-El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda (2022) which recognises that food and agriculture systems will need to become more climate resilient, sustainable, and provide improved yields. Seeds will have a key role to play in achieving these goals, and the papers in this issue provide examples of how seed science can help respond to the changing climate as well as mitigate against the effects of climate change. From providing innovative solutions to improve seed performance, to conducting research on species that have not previously been well studied, research into seed science and technology will help us to achieve the more resilient agricultural systems envisaged in the Adaptation Agenda.