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Accelerating Crop Improvement: Integrating Modern Genetics into Plant Breeding Systems

Abstract

Rapid advancements in plant breeding and genetics are transforming global agriculture, offering innovative solutions to food security and climate challenges. This rapid communication highlights recent developments in molecular breeding, genomic selection, and gene editing technologies that are accelerating crop improvement. It emphasizes the need for integrating traditional breeding approaches with modern genetic tools to enhance crop resilience, productivity, and nutritional quality. The article also discusses challenges related to accessibility, regulatory frameworks, and implementation, calling for coordinated efforts to maximize the potential of genetic innovations in agriculture.

Sofia L. Reinhardt

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