Commentary
Genetic Mechanisms Underlying Trait Variation and Adaptation in Modern Crop Plants
Author(s): Helena Marquez*
Genetics plays a fundamental role in shaping the diversity, performance, and adaptability of crop plants. Advances in molecular markers, genome mapping, and high-throughput sequencing have greatly improved our ability to identify genes associated with agronomically important traits. Understanding the genetic basis of variation allows researchers to track inheritance patterns, investigate allele interactions, and develop improved crop varieties through marker-assisted selection and genomic prediction. Recent studies highlight the contributions of structural variations, regulatory mutations, and epigenetic factors.. View More»