Plant hybrids are produced when two distinct species are crossed. Because hybrids may combine the greatest traits of the two parent species, they are advantageous to the plant kingdom. Plants that are harder, more disease-resistant, or more prolific can be produced using hybrids. They can also be utilized to develop plants with distinctive hues or forms. Hybrids are crucial to agriculture and horticulture because they may provide novel food crops and decorative plant kinds. Additionally, hybrids can be employed to develop plants that can flourish in various climatic conditions. Overall, hybrids are an essential aspect of the plant world because they enable us to develop plants that are more helpful to us and more adapted to their environment.
Title : Preventing/minimizing development of resistance in fungal plant pathogens to fungicides
Mohammad Babadoost, University of Illinois, United States
Title : Mycorrhizae and their role in climate resilience in agricultural systems
Mary Cole, The University of Melbourne, Australia