Resistance gene cloning is a pivotal technique in plant biotechnology aimed at enhancing disease resistance in crops. By identifying and isolating genes that confer resistance to specific pathogens, scientists can employ these genes in genetic engineering programs to develop resistant plant varieties. This process typically involves the use of molecular markers and genomic libraries to locate and clone resistance genes from both wild and cultivated plant species. The incorporation of these genes into commercial crops not only improves their resilience to diseases but also reduces reliance on chemical pesticides, promoting sustainable agriculture. Research continues to explore the complexities of plant-pathogen interactions, ultimately aiming to increase crop yields and food security.
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