Another important area of ​​use of plants improved with biotechnological methods is environmental protection. Using nutrients more effectively by increasing or decreasing the amount of nutrients that plants take from the soil or using plants modified with biotechnological methods in cleaning areas that are not suitable for plant growth due to heavy metals will gain even greater importance in the future. However, it should not be forgotten that without the widespread use of biotechnological advances, which are described as the “Second Green Revolution”, especially in countries with high population density and low development levels, it is impossible to achieve the desired increase in yield and quality. The expected benefit from biological materials with superior properties will again emerge through the use of appropriate agricultural systems. Why does the application of biotechnological methods to agricultural production bring with it some pains, while being so positive and diverse? This issue is discussed in detail in the last chapter (Chapter 27) of the book Plant Biotechnology II. Today, the increased production and distribution of scientific knowledge has made many segments of society unable to fully understand what these developments mean. This sometimes leads to doubts about the acceptance of products produced by biotechnological methods by society. Again, the fact that the rights to use biotechnological methods are being taken over by multinational companies worries some groups with the concern that it may lead to monopolization in this field. The need to monitor biotechnological methods in order to maximize their use for the benefit of society is another topic of discussion. However, it is also a necessity to try to prevent this monitoring from negatively affecting scientific progress. My personal opinion is that as the number of successful examples increases in every field where biology and biotechnological methods are applied, from plant breeding to human health, society's trust in these technologies will also increase.
It is a fact that some methods under patent today will be widely used after the patent rights expire. However, it is extremely important to inform society about the developments that have been put forward. In my opinion, another benefit that the Plant Biotechnology II book will provide is not only informing students about scientific technology, but also increasing the number of individuals in society who are aware of the benefits that this technology can bring.
I believe that this book will serve both purposes in the best way possible. Finally, I congratulate all the Editors and authors for their devoted work in writing the Plant Biotechnology book, which has broken new ground in this field and fulfilled a need that was lacking. I would like to reiterate my hope that the first and second volumes of the Plant Biotechnology book will be expanded and republished in the future. I am sure that the Editors and chapter authors, who have no other expectation than to increase the interest of the young generations in biotechnology, will once again take on this task with pleasure. The positive reactions from the students and the readership will play an important role in the success of this work.