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Genetic Resources in Plant Biotechnology
Genetic Resources in Plant Biotechnology
Genetic resources in plant biotechnology refer to the genetic material from plants that can be used to improve crops, conserve biodiversity, and develop new plant varieties. These resources include traditional varieties, wild species, and landraces, which hold valuable genes for traits like disease resistance and drought tolerance. Access to diverse genetic resources is essential for breeding programs, enabling scientists to create crops that can withstand climate change and provide higher yields. Conservation of genetic resources, through seed banks and gene repositories, is critical to maintain biodiversity and ensure future agricultural resilience. These resources drive innovation in plant biotechnology and sustainable agriculture.
Committee Members
Mohammad Babadoost
University of Illinois, United States
Mary Cole
The University of Melbourne, Australia
Valasia Iakovoglou
UNESCO chair Con-E-Ect, International Hellenic University, Greece GPB 2026 Speakers
Satya S S Narina
Virginia State University, United States
Sara Hailemariam
Purdue University, United States
Midhat Mahboob
Lincoln University, New Zealand
Title : Exploring the genetic diversity in tannin-rich forages to explain the large intra species variability in tannin content
Selina Sterup Moore, Aarhus University, Denmark
Title : Isolation and functional properties of biomolecules of plants and its application
Balagopalan Unni, GEMS Arts & Science College (Autonomous), India
Title : Primed for the future: PGPR and the promise of sustainable, heritable crop resilience
Prashant Singh, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), India
Title : Revealing allelic variations in candidate genes associated with grain yield under salinity stress between two contrasting rice genotypes
Nisha Sulari Kottearachchi, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Title : Adaptive strategies of Aristida L. species across ecological zones of Pakistan: Linking soil characteristics with morphological and physiological traits
Iram Ijaz, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan, Pakistan
Title : Ethnobotanical survey and abundance of weeds in selected Manihot esculenta (cassava) Crantz farms in Osun state, Nigeria
Dada Caleb Mayokun, University of Ibadan, Nigeria