Genetic variability in crops is crucial for ensuring food security and adapting to changing environmental conditions. By cultivating genetically diverse crops, farmers can reduce the risk of entire crops being wiped out by pests, diseases, or extreme weather events. Genetic variability also provides opportunities for breeding new varieties with improved resistance to pests, better drought tolerance, or enhanced nutritional content. This diversity plays a key role in maintaining crop resilience and ensuring stable food production in the face of climate change. Through research and selective breeding, agricultural scientists work to enhance genetic variability in crops, ensuring the long-term sustainability of global food systems.
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 : Suitaiology: A strategic science for reframing agricultural risks under climate extremes — from water-use efficiency to water-situation wisdom
Dachang Zhang, Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Title : Markers of PM produced by biomass combustion and development of a sampling and analysis technique
Enrico Paris , CREA-IT , Italy
Title : A conceptual product development approach for functional sehriye (a traditional Turkish small pasta product): Prebiotic, high-protein, high-fibre, and gluten-free alternatives
Yasin Ozdemir, Ataturk Horticultural Central Research Institute, Turkey
Title : Climate change greenhouse gas (CO2) impact – agriculture crop production: Quality improvement
Madhusudan H Fulekar, Research & Development Cell, Parul University, India
Title : Climate change greenhouse gas (CO2) impact – agriculture crop production: Quality improvement
Ashita Rai, Research and Development Cell, Parul University, India