Genomics and synthetic biology as a viable option to intensify sustainable use of biodiversity

Abstract

AbstractThe Amazon basin is an area of mega-biodiversity. Different models have been proposed^1-8^ for the establishment of an effective conservation policy, increasing sustainability and adding value for biodiversity. Currently, a broad spectrum of technologies from genomics to synthetic biology is available, and these permit the collection, manipulation and effective evaluation of countless organisms, metabolic pathways and molecules that exist as potential products of a large, biodiverse ecosystem. The use of Genomics and synthetic biology may constitute an important tool and be a viable option for the prospection, evaluation and manipulation of biodiversity as advocated as well as be useful for developing methods for sustainable use and the production of novel molecules.