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Genetic Load in Plant Populations
Genetic Load in Plant Populations
Genetic load refers to the presence of deleterious alleles within a population, reducing its overall fitness. In plant populations, genetic load can accumulate due to inbreeding, genetic drift, or bottleneck events. While some level of genetic load is typical, high levels can lead to decreased fertility, stunted growth, and increased susceptibility to diseases. Breeding programs aim to manage genetic load by introducing genetic diversity, often through hybridization or outcrossing. Understanding genetic load is essential in conservation genetics and agriculture to ensure resilient plant populations with high adaptability and productivity.
Committee Members
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy
Alabama A&M University, United States
Mohammad Babadoost
University of Illinois, United States
Valasia Iakovoglou
UNESCO chair Con-E-Ect, International Hellenic University, Greece GPB 2027 Speakers
Aparna B Gunjal
Dr. D.Y. Patil, Arts, Commerce and Science College, India
Anna Ponce
Bethune-Cookman University, United States
Hillary Jean Pierre
Department of Pharmaceutics, United States
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Valasia Iakovoglou, UNESCO chair Con-E-Ect, International Hellenic University, Greece
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