![]() Currently this is not the case because of the lengthy process of conventional breeding driven by trial and errors takes seven to 12 years depending on the crop and significant financial investment. These “stacks” (i.e., combination of favorable traits) need to be established in a short time to meet the rapidly evolving market need, especially the rapidly changing climate conditions in many regions. Thus, the essence of breeding-including conventional breeding by crossing and selection-is “stacking”. In contrast to pharmaceuticals, where one drug targets one disease, breeders need to “stack” all traits into a single variety. Breeders face an increasing complexity of challenges from mitigating biotic and abiotic stresses, over resource use efficiency to improved quality. However, to manage complex traits will be a critical contributor to increased performance, climate resilience, and resource use efficiency. ![]() Studies which suggest that future yield gain will almost exclusively be contributed by improved genetics might be overly simplistic. ![]() ![]() To achieve these goals, innovation in the form of high-performing varieties is essential”. The 2018 OECD report on “Concentration in Seed Markets” emphasizes that “global agriculture faces the triple challenge of raising productivity while ensuring sustainability and improving resilience. ![]()
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