marker-assisted-selection
Marker-assisted selection (MAS) is a breeding technique that uses genetic markers linked to desirable traits to indirectly select for those traits, rather than waiting to observe the trait directly in the plant. This approach accelerates crop improvement by allowing breeders to identify promising plants at the seedling stage, long before traits like disease resistance or yield potential become visible. MAS has transformed modern plant breeding by increasing precision and efficiency, enabling the development of improved varieties in fewer generations.
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