Crop germplasm: Current challenges, physiological-molecular perspective, and advance strategies towards development of climate-resilient crops.

ABSTRACT: Germplasm is a long-term resource management mission and investment for civilization. An estimated ∼7.4 million accessions are held in 1750 plant germplasm centres around the world; yet, only 2% of these assets have been utilized as plant genetic resources (PGRs). According to recent studies, the current food yield trajectory will be insufficient to feed the world's population in 2050. Additionally, possible negative effects in terms of crop failure because of climate change are already being experienced across the world. Therefore, it is necessary to reconciliation of research advancement and innovation of practices for further exploration of the potential of crop germplasm especially for the complex traits associated with yield such as water- and nitrogen use efficiency. In this review,

SUBMITTER: Mondal R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9880400 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature