Bridging Conventional Breeding and Genomics for A More Sustainable Wheat Production

Genomics of plant genetic resources: a gateway to a new era of global food security

“…Another major issue with regard to the more effective utilization of PGRs to meet the challenges posed by food security is related to our capacity to forge strong PPPs to create additional research opportunities, particularly in the area of translational genomics aiming to release improved cultivars (Varshney and Tuberosa, 2013; Baenziger et al , 2014), including interactive forums and international research projects. Along this line, the purpose of the wrap-up session of GPGR3 was to inform on the opportunities offered by PPPs and discuss strategies on how to strengthen them and make them more effective.…”