Crop Disease Resistance
Crop disease resistance is an important breeding goal in agriculture. Through selective breeding, crop varieties can be developed that are able to resist different pathogens that cause diseases in the crop, such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes. Disease resistance can significantly reduce crop losses, allowing for higher yields and more income for farmers. This can increase food security across the globe, reduce our dependence on chemical control of pests and diseases, and improve the sustainability of our food production systems.
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