Claim · model-written summary
Molecular genetic technologies may facilitate introgression of insect resistance genes from conserved germplasm into crops.
- Taxon
- cultivated cropse0
- Material
- conserved and unadapted germplasme0
- Gene
- insect resistance genese0
- Outcome
- introgression of insect resistance genese0
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Verbatim
e0“Advancements in molecular genetic technologies have the potential to facilitate the introgression of insect resistance genes from conserved and unadapted germplasm into cultivated crops.”
Title
Conservation and use of global plant genetic resources for insect resistance
S. S. Quisenberry; S. L. Clement Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 2002. doi:10.1071/ar02017
Other claims from this paper (5)
- Observation Insect and mite damage accounts for 30-70% of crop production losses.
- Recommendation The authors recommend conserving and using plant genetic resources to provide pest resistance.
- Recommendation The authors recommend conserving and using plant genetic resources to improve crop yields.
- Recommendation The authors recommend conserving and using plant genetic resources to improve crop nutritional qualities.
- Observation Conserving and using global plant genetic resources may enhance long-term food security and agricultural sustainability.