Revolutionizing Vegetable Crops: Unleashing the Power of Gene Pyramiding
Nikhil Thakur
Dept. of Vegetable Science, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, Himachal Pradesh (173 230), India
Jasdeep Kaur*
Dept. of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh (176 062), India
Rishabh
Dept. of Vegetable Science, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, Himachal Pradesh (173 230), India
Aakriti
Dept. of Vegetable Science, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, Himachal Pradesh (173 230), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Crops, Gene pyramiding, Nutritional, Vitamins
Abstract
Gene pyramiding in vegetable crops is the process of incorporating multiple beneficial genes into a single plant, resulting in improved traits such as disease resistance, pest resistance, and enhanced quality. The process of gene pyramiding requires careful selection and evaluation of parental plants with the desired traits, followed by successive rounds of crossbreeding or genetic transformation. This article explores the significant role of gene pyramiding in various vegetables and its impact on agricultural production. Through gene pyramiding, plant breeders can stack genes that confer resistance to multiple pathogens, resulting in broad-spectrum disease resistance. Additionally, abiotic stress such as salinity and drought can be overcome by development of crops through gene pyramiding. Furthermore, it offers the opportunity to improve the nutritional value of vegetables by boosting vitamins content and minerals uptake. While challenges exist, such as regulatory frameworks and gene validation, the continuous advancements in molecular biology and genomics hold promise for further enhancing vegetable crops through gene pyramiding.
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