Crop Variety Improvement
Crop variety improvement is the process of developing new crop varieties that offer better yields, enhanced resistance to diseases, pests, and environmental stresses. This is achieved through techniques like selective breeding, genetic modification, or hybridization. The goal is to create crops that are more adaptable to changing climate conditions, such as drought or excessive heat, and that provide higher nutritional value. Improved crop varieties can significantly increase food security, as they help ensure a stable food supply in the face of global challenges like population growth and climate change. Farmers benefit from varieties that are more resistant to diseases, require less water, and offer better harvests. Crop improvement is key to building a more sustainable and resilient agricultural system.
Dachang Zhang
National Research Center for Geoanalysis and Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy
Alabama A&M University, United States
Alexandra D Solomou
Hellenic Agricultural Organization – Dimitra, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), GreeceSubmit your abstract Today
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