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. 2014 Jun 10;12(6):e1001878.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1001878. eCollection 2014 Jun.

Lab to farm: applying research on plant genetics and genomics to crop improvement

Pamela C Ronald  1
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Lab to farm: applying research on plant genetics and genomics to crop improvement

Pamela C Ronald. PLoS Biol. .

Abstract

Over the last 300 years, plant science research has provided important knowledge and technologies for advancing the sustainability of agriculture. In this Essay, I describe how basic research advances have been translated into crop improvement, explore some lessons learned, and discuss the potential for current and future contribution of plant genetic improvement technologies to continue to enhance food security and agricultural sustainability.

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Conflict of interest statement

The author has declared that no competing interests exist.

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