Polyploidy, the condition of possessing multiple sets of chromosomes, is a widespread phenomenon in plants that has had a profound impact on crop evolution and improvement. This review explores the role of polyploidy in plant breeding strategies, emphasizing its contributions to...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i111655
Bioinformatics has become integral to modern plant breeding, facilitating the analysis of large-scale genomic data, identifying key genetic markers, and enabling precision breeding techniques such as genomic selection. Advances in sequencing technologies and computational tools h...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2024/v24i9894
Transposable elements (TEs) are ubiquitous genetic components that play critical roles in shaping plant genome structure, function, and evolution. Their ability to move within genomes through mechanisms such as “copy-and-paste” and “cut-and-paste” transposition contributes to gen...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i42203
Biofortification is an innovative agricultural approach aimed at reducing global micronutrient deficiencies, often referred to as "hidden hunger," by enhancing the nutritional quality of staple crops through breeding, genetic engineering, and agronomic practices. This strategy ta...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i111577
Contract farming has emerged as a prominent market-oriented strategy to enhance the livelihoods of small and marginal farmers by directly connecting them with agribusinesses, exporters, and food processors. This approach carries significant economic implications for smallholders,...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i83674
Soil carbon sequestration is a pivotal process in mitigating atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and restoring ecosystem functionality in agricultural landscapes. Regenerative agriculture, a holistic land management approach, offers a scientifically validated framework to e...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i73243
Climate change poses significant challenges to global agriculture, threatening food security, livelihoods, and ecosystem sustainability. This review explores the influence of climate change on agronomic practices and the strategies needed for crop adaptation. As rising temperatur...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i102991
Plant-derived secondary metabolites hold significant value due to their diverse therapeutic, cosmetic, and industrial applications. Traditional extraction methods from wild or cultivated plants face major challenges such as low yield, long growth cycles, seasonal dependency, and...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123489