The defense mechanisms employed by plants against diseases are frequently chemical in origin. These resistance mechanisms could be induced or naturally present. The host plant tissues have built-in defense systems before they come into touch with pathogens. There are two different categories of disease resistance in plants namely (1) Vertical […]
In the previous post, we discussed the Objectives of Plant Breeding. Where we discussed the importance of plant breeding in providing food security and higher economic benefits. The present-day crops are very different from their wild relatives. This change in phenotype, higher yields, adaptability and suitability is brought about by […]
Objectives of Plant Breeding Plant breeding is the process of intentionally manipulating plant genetics to create new and improved plant varieties with desired traits. This involves selecting and crossing plants with desirable characteristics, such as higher yields, resistance to pests and diseases, improved nutritional content, or adaptation to specific environmental […]
What is Plant Introduction? Plant introduction is the process of bringing plant species or varieties from one geographical location or ecological zone to another for the purpose of studying, evaluating, and potentially using them in agriculture, horticulture, or other industries. Plant introduction has been an important tool for plant breeding […]