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Genomics-breeding is the integration of genomic data and molecular tools—such as marker-assisted selection, genomic selection, and gene editing—into traditional plant breeding programs to accelerate the development of improved cultivars. By leveraging whole-genome information, breeders can identify and select for complex quantitative traits with greater precision and speed than conventional phenotypic selection alone. This approach is transforming crop improvement, enabling the development of varieties with enhanced yield, disease resistance, stress tolerance, and nutritional quality.

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