Crop Germplasm

Crop germplasm is genetic material from cultivated plants used to improve crop quality, adaptability, and productivity. This is achieved by conserving genes and using them to selectively breed plants with desirable traits or to create hybrids. Crop germplasm is an essential part of agriculture and provides the basis for crop breeding, the process of improving and maintaining the productivity of crops. Through crop germplasm, crops can be made more resistant to diseases and adapt to changing climates, allowing them to thrive in different areas of the world. The use of crop germplasm also enables researchers to improve the nutritional value of crops, develop new varieties with desirable traits, and create genetic diversity among crops. By utilizing crop germplasm, farmers and researchers can sustainably produce more food to meet the needs of a growing population.


From: Journal of Plant Genetics and Crop Research

Related Article For "Crop Germplasm"

About (9) results

Article:

Differences in the Alveolar Macrophage Proteome in Transgenic Mice Expressing Human SP-A1 and SP-A2

Journal:

Proteomics and Genomics Research

Article:

The Combination of Fractionated Erbium:YAG Laser Skin Microporation and Topical Imiquimod Is A New, Safe And Efficient Strategy for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis and Basal Cell Carcinoma: Report of Two Pilot Studies

Journal:

Dermatologic Research And Therapy

Article:

Integrated Characterization of Cuban Germplasm of Cocoyam (Xanthosoma Sagittifolium (L.) Schott)

Journal:

Plant Genetics and Crop Research

Article:

Growth, Yield and Varietal Responses of Cassava to time of Planting into Plantain Stands in a Plantain/Cassava Intercrop in Akure, South-West Nigeria

Journal:

Agronomy Research

Article:

Do we need to keep Increasing Crop Productivity for all Times to Come?

Journal:

Agronomy Research

Article:

Effect of Drought and Salt Stress on Cereal Crop Plants and their Proteomic and Physiological Studies

Journal:

Biotechnology and Biomedical Science

Article:

Detection of Smuggled Genetically Modified Crops and Assessment of its Environmental Impact in the Ethio -Sudan Trans Boundary Area, North West Ethiopia

Journal:

Biotechnology and Biomedical Science

Article:

Pyrexia And Liver Injury After A Second SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination: Macrophage Activation Manifested In Liver

Journal:

International Journal of Coronaviruses

Article:

Automated Grassweed Detection in Wheat Cropping System: Current Techniques and Future Scope

Journal:

Precision Agriculture