Food security
Proper conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources (PGR) is essential for universal food security. Wild and cultivated plant species, landraces and genetically improved genotypes of economically important food and industrial crops constitute invaluable pools of genes for crop improvement and diversification. Tolerance to drought, salt, heat and cold and resistance to pests and diseases are highly desirable and valuable traits in crop improvement programmes. The need to amplify world food production can only be met by appropriate management and use of elevated quality PGRs, required for the improvement of better-adapted and higher-yielding cultivars.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel.
Comments