Genomics plays a pivotal role in modern plant breeding by allowing researchers to identify genetic traits associated with crop yield, pest resistance, and climate adaptability. Using tools like DNA sequencing and CRISPR technology, plant breeders can now design crops with enhanced genetic traits more precisely. This can significantly reduce the time it takes to develop new varieties compared to traditional breeding methods. Genomic approaches help in understanding plant genomes at a deeper level, facilitating the improvement of traits such as disease resistance, drought tolerance, and nutrient content. Additionally, genomics in plant breeding supports the development of crops that are better suited to changing environmental conditions, ensuring food security in the face of climate change.
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 : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
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 : The use of CHP condensate water in greenhouse cultivation
Lisa Huybrechts, Proefstation voor de Groenteteelt vzw, Belgium
Title : Characterization of isolated strains of microorganisms from mineral, mountain, and spring waters from France, Italy, England, South Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Turkey, Dubai, and Bulgaria.
Nedyalka Valcheva, Vocational High School, Bulgaria
Title : Markers of PM produced by biomass combustion and development of a sampling and analysis technique
Enrico Paris , CREA-IT , Italy