Genomics in Plant Breeding
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.
Dachang Zhang
National Research Center for Geoanalysis and Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Edgar Omar Rueda Puente
Universidad de Sonora, Mexico
Linas Balciauskas
Nature Research Centre, Lithuania
Rao Mylavarapu
Univeristy of Florida, United States
Omar Sulaiman Belhaj
The University of Texas at El Paso, United States
Roselyne Aleyo
Massey University and Agresearch Grasslands Campus, New Zealand
Jenny Lindblom
Lulea University of Technology, SwedenSubmit your abstract Today
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