"The share of agriculture in the gross domestic product (GDP) of some countries in the AsiaPacific region has declined in recent years as their economies transition from agrarian to industrial and service-oriented; however, agriculture is still important in terms of employment and its role as a buffer in phases of deceleration in other sectors. Agricultural biotechnologies have the potential to enhance the contribution of agriculture to these countries’ economies. This study presents overviews of the applications adopted by countries in the Asia-Pacific region and the main gaps in applications, capacities and enabling environments, and makes a few suggestions about what could be done for better utilization of agricultural biotechnologies in the region..."