Advances in Genetic Diversity – Recent Advances, Challenges, and Prospects presents a comprehensive exploration of the role of genetic variation as the foundation of biological resilience, agricultural innovation, and ecological sustainability. Bringing together contemporary research and region-specific case studies, this volume highlights how genetic diversity is central to addressing today's most urgent global challenges, climate change, food insecurity, and biodiversity loss.
The book spans from foundational perspectives to applied studies, covering crop improvement programmes, domestication history, and the potential of wild genetic resources. It examines cutting-edge biotechnological interventions to enhance variability, while also showcasing the value of local landraces and lesser-studied species, such as wild rice and leafless vanilla, as models for adaptation.
Key themes include:
• The critical role of genetic diversity in crop productivity and food security.
• Conservation and utilization of wild genetic resources.
• Genomic and biotechnological tools shaping future breeding strategies.
• Regional studies illustrating unique reservoirs of variability.
• Prospects and challenges in sustaining genetic resources for future generations.
This volume will be an essential reference for researchers, students, and professionals in genetics, agriculture, conservation biology, and biotechnology. It not only surveys recent advancements but also offers a roadmap for leveraging genetic diversity as a driver of resilience, innovation, and sustainable development.
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Advances in Genetic Diversity
Recent Advances, Challenges, and Prospects
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MedicineTable of contents
- Advances in Genetic Diversity – Recent Advances, Challenges, and Prospects
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter1 Introductory Chapter: Genetic Diversity in the ModernWorld – A Foundation for Conservation, Innovation, and Resilience
- Chapter2 Role of Genetic Diversity in Crop Improvement
- Chapter3 Domestication History and Genetic Resources of Wild Rice Essential for Food and Nutrition Security
- Chapter4 PhenotypicVariation and Clustering of Rice Landraces in South Sulawesi Using Multivariate Analysis
- Chapter5 Leafless Vanilla Species from Madagascar as Potential Models to Study Bioclimatic Adaptation
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