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Stress-Resistant Crop Varieties
Stress-Resistant Crop Varieties
Stress-resistant crop varieties are a breakthrough in addressing the challenges posed by climate change and resource scarcity. These crops are bred to withstand biotic stresses like pests and diseases and abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, and extreme temperatures. Using traditional breeding methods and biotechnology, scientists develop seeds that maintain high yields under adverse conditions. Stress-tolerant varieties reduce dependency on chemical inputs, promoting eco-friendly farming. They play a crucial role in ensuring food security for vulnerable regions affected by erratic weather patterns. By adopting these resilient crops, farmers can mitigate losses, improve productivity, and contribute to sustainable agriculture.
Committee Members
Dachang Zhang
Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Sadygova Madina Karipullovna
Vavilov University, Russian Federation
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy
Alabama A&M University, United States Agri 2026 Speakers
Dilip Nandwani
Tennessee State University, United States
Nedyalka Valcheva
Vocational High School, Bulgaria
Fabio Gresta
University of Messina, Italy
Stefania Toscano
University of Messina, ItalySubmit your abstract Today
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