Crop genetics plays a pivotal role in modern agriculture, driving advancements in crop yield, quality, and resilience. Through innovative breeding techniques and genetic engineering, scientists can develop crops with enhanced resistance to pests and diseases, increased tolerance to environmental stressors, and improved nutritional profiles. This field enables the creation of sustainable and resilient crop varieties, crucial for ensuring global food security. By unlocking the genetic potential of crops, agriculture becomes more efficient, reducing the need for pesticides and fertilizers. Crop genetics also contributes to the development of climate-smart varieties, addressing the challenges posed by changing environmental conditions. As technology continues to advance, crop genetics remains at the forefront of efforts to cultivate resilient, high-yielding crops that can sustainably meet the world's growing demand for food.
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Monitoring, threats and conservation strategies for plant biodiversity in Greek forest ecosystems
Alexandra D Solomou, Hellenic Agricultural Organization – Dimitra, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), Greece
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing integrated pest management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Improving food system awareness with agritourism: The Tour de Farm in Duval County, Florida
Stephen Jennewein, University of Florida, United States
Title : Seed-cotton (or kapas) agricultural pollution and environmental health impact assessment
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India
Title : Sustainable land management by agrivoltaics in Colombia’s post-conflict regions: An integrated approach from the water–energy–food nexus
Sebastian Caceres Garcia, University Nacional de Colombia, Colombia