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  "abstract": "Genetically modified (GM) crops represent a promising solution to address the challenges of food security and economic growth in Africa. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of GM crop adoption in Africa, highlighting the achievements, obstacles, and prospects. Case studies from nine African countries, namely South Africa, Burkina Faso, Sudan, Egypt, Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda, and Ghana, illustrate the diverse approaches and outcomes of GM crop cultivation in different African contexts. Key factors influencing adoption include biosafety regulation, institutional capacity, public perception, seed systems, market considerations, stakeholder engagement, and regional policy coordination. The review also highlights the potential of emerging technologies, including genome editing and gene stacking, for developing climate-resilient and nutritionally improved crops. To fully realize the potential of GM technology in Africa, stakeholders must collaborate to establish consistent, science-based regulatory frameworks, raise public awareness, foster public-private partnerships, support farmer-oriented research, and strengthen regional coordination.",
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  "affiliations": [
    "Horticultural Sciences Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.",
    "Department of Botany, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.",
    "Department of Crop Science and Horticulture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Awka, Nigeria.",
    "Department of Water and Agricultural Resource Management, University of Embu, Embu, Kenya.",
    "Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), Industrial Crops Research Centre, Mwea, Kenya.",
    "Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute (BNARI)-Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), Accra, Ghana.",
    "Premium Foods Limited, Ejisu-Kwaso, Ghana.",
    "West African Center for Crop Improvement, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.",
    "Research and Development Department, Kentegra Biotechnology Holdings LLC, Nairobi, Kenya.",
    "Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Université Catholique du Graben, Butembo, Democratic Republic of Congo."
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  "pdf_url": "https://europepmc.org/articles/PMC13690277?pdf=render",
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  "title": "Genetically modified crops in Africa: progress, challenges, and future prospects.",
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