Ortiz Rios, Rodomiro Octavio
- Department of Plant Breeding, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Abstract
Wild relatives, landraces, and heirloom germplasm represent a unique reservoir of genetic diversity critical for improving crop domesticates. Genes and specific pathways associated with unique taste, texture and flavor were unlocked. Integrating this germplasm and knowledge into plant-breeding programs can lead to the development of food crops, including fruits and vegetables, with unique sensory and textural, nutritional value, and climate resilience. Every effort should be directed to preserving (in perpetuity) and exploiting these priceless genetic resources for the benefit of humanity.
Published in
Title: Next Generation Food Crops for Human Health
Publisher: CRC Press
SLU Authors
UKÄ Subject classification
Food Science
Agricultural Science
Horticulture
Publication identifier
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003467335-6
- ISBN: 978-1-032-73908-3
- eISBN: 978-1-003-46733-5
Permanent link to this page (URI)
https://res.slu.se/id/publ/143589