Contributions of plant breeding in Brazil: progress and perspectives
AUTOR(ES)
Ramalho, Magno Antonio Patto, Dias, Luiz Antônio dos Santos, Carvalho, Bruna Line
FONTE
Crop Breed. Appl. Biotechnol.
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2012-12
RESUMO
Agribusiness is fundamental for the Brazilian economy. This has become possible due to the use of science and technology in agriculture in the last 35 years. Among the technologies, the use of improved cultivars stands out. This article presents the situation of the species grown in the country in recent years and the contribution of genetic plant breeding to the performance of these species. Challenges multiplied because of populational growth associated with the ever-growing concern of society with the environment. Breeders of the present and future must base plant selection in the field on new technologies so that it is possible to meet demand.
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