Molecular Breeding Techniques
Molecular breeding techniques integrate classical breeding with molecular biology tools to enhance crop improvement. These approaches utilize molecular markers to select desirable traits at an early stage, improving the efficiency of breeding programs. Techniques such as marker-assisted selection (MAS) allow breeders to track the inheritance of traits linked to specific genes, reducing the time required to develop new varieties. Additionally, genomic selection leverages whole-genome information to predict the performance of breeding lines, leading to more informed decisions in crop development. This modern breeding paradigm has significant implications for addressing global challenges, such as food security and climate change, by enabling the rapid development of resilient crop varieties.
Mohammad Babadoost
University of Illinois, United States
Mary Cole
The University of Melbourne, Australia
Edgar Omar Rueda Puente
Universidad de Sonora, Mexico
P E Rajasekharan
ICAR-IIHR, India
Rameshkumar K B
Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, India
Edgar Omar Rueda Puente
Universidad de Sonora, Mexico
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer
Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, IndiaSubmit your abstract Today
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