Essays about: "Crop wild relatives CWR"

Found 2 essays containing the words Crop wild relatives CWR.

  1. 1. Optimised PCR protocol for ten microsatellite primers (SSRs) in Fragaria vesca : Facilitating future work analysing genetic diversity and developing efficient conservation strategies

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

    Author : Lisa Haglund; [2022]
    Keywords : Crop wild relatives CWR ; PCR; Microsatellites; Fragaria vesca; Conservation; Genetic diversity;

    Abstract : The world faces severe challenges in providing food security for a growing world population during climate change. This puts pressure on modern agriculture, including adapting crops to new environments and cultivation on less acreage. The tools for adapting crops exist within a species' genetic diversity. READ MORE

  3. 2. Optimisation of PCR Protocol for Microsatellites in Vaccinium myrtillus : A first step in evaluating genetic diversity for future conservation

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

    Author : Sandra Fahlgren; [2022]
    Keywords : Crop wild relatives; Conservation; Genetic diversity; Vaccinium myrtillus; Microsatellites; PCR; Annealing temperature;

    Abstract : A growing world population means an increase in crop demand. At the same time climate change threatens food security as crops may become maladapted to a new environment. We need to adapt crops to increase crop yield and become resistant to a changed environment to meet this. READ MORE