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The genetic diversity in plants is the difference in genes of plant species. It helps plants to adapt to various environmental conditions, fight diseases, and maintain their general health. This diversity is essential for the survival and evolution of plant species as it increases their ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions, pests, and diseases. Genetic diversity in plants is the key to better agricultural practices. This is achieved when new varieties are seen to have higher yields, be resistant to diseases, and adapt to almost any climate. Experts at the 2nd Edition of the Plant Science and Molecular Biology World Conference will discuss how preserving and enhancing plant genetic diversity can contribute to sustainable agriculture and food security in the face of climate change.

Applications of Genetic Diversity in Plants:

Improving Crops: Genetic diversity helps breed crops with better yields, improved nutrition, resistance to pests, and tolerance to environmental stress like drought or heat.
Sustainable Farming: Diverse plants can adapt to different conditions, making farming more sustainable by reducing the need for pesticides and fertilizers.
Conserving Endangered Plants: Protecting genetic diversity in rare plants helps them survive and evolve naturally in their environments.
Climate Change Adaptation: Plants with genetic diversity can better handle climate changes, such as increased heat or drought.

Techniques to Use Genetic Diversity in Plants:

Traditional Breeding: Crossbreeding plants with desired traits to create new, more vigorous varieties over generations.
Marker-Assisted Selection (MAS): Using genetic markers to select plants with specific traits like disease resistance, speeding up the breeding process.
Genetic Modification (GM): Adding new genes to plants to improve traits like pest resistance or higher yield.
Genome Editing (CRISPR): A precise method of altering plant DNA to enhance traits without adding foreign genes.