Disease resistance refers to the ability of a plant to restrict, slow, or withstand the progression of a pathogen or insect that could cause disease. There are several types of disease resistance in plants:
Plants have complex physical and chemical defense systems to ward off pests and diseases. These can include:
Breeding disease resistant crops is crucial for food security. Traditional breeding and modern biotech methods are used to introduce resistance traits from wild relatives into domesticated crop varieties.
Some common disease resistant crop varieties include:
While no plant is 100% disease proof, choosing resistant varieties reduces the need for chemical pesticides and fungicides, lowers production costs for farmers, and leads to more sustainable agriculture.
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I hope this gives you a helpful introduction to the key concepts around breeding and biotechnology for improved disease resistance in plants! Let me know if you have any other questions.