Molecular markers are specific DNA sequences within a plant’s genome that are used to identify and track genetic traits. These markers serve as signposts, allowing scientists to locate specific genes associated with desirable traits, such as disease resistance or higher yield. Types of molecular markers include RFLPs, AFLPs, SSRs, and SNPs, each offering unique benefits in terms of accuracy and ease of use. Molecular markers are widely applied in plant breeding programs for marker-assisted selection (MAS), enabling breeders to develop new crop varieties with precision and efficiency. They also aid in understanding genetic relationships among plant species, enhancing conservation efforts and enabling better management of plant genetic resources. Molecular markers continue to be a cornerstone in modern plant biotechnology and genetic research.
Title : Exploring the genetic diversity in tannin-rich forages to explain the large intra species variability in tannin content
Selina Sterup Moore, Aarhus University, Denmark
Title : Isolation and functional properties of biomolecules of plants and its application
Balagopalan Unni, GEMS Arts & Science College (Autonomous), India
Title : Primed for the future: PGPR and the promise of sustainable, heritable crop resilience
Prashant Singh, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), India
Title : Revealing allelic variations in candidate genes associated with grain yield under salinity stress between two contrasting rice genotypes
Nisha Sulari Kottearachchi, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Title : Adaptive strategies of Aristida L. species across ecological zones of Pakistan: Linking soil characteristics with morphological and physiological traits
Iram Ijaz, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan, Pakistan
Title : Ethnobotanical survey and abundance of weeds in selected Manihot esculenta (cassava) Crantz farms in Osun state, Nigeria
Dada Caleb Mayokun, University of Ibadan, Nigeria