This document, produced by the CORESTA Tobacco Biotechnology and Omics (TBO) Task Force consists of:

1. A description, summary and interpretation of the scientific literature concerning the use and application of biotechnology, genomics, and other so-called “omics” technologies in crops and agriculture around the world;
2. A science-based assessment of the potential use of biotechnology and omics (such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics) in tobacco to reduce the risk of tobacco products; and
3. A glossary that provides definitions of terms and nomenclature used in the report.