Functional Plant Breeding

Functional plant breeding is a form of engineering to create new plant varieties for agricultural and horticultural purposes with useful traits. It uses a range of techniques to yield plants that are more efficient with the resources available to them, such as drought and disease tolerance, increased yield or improved nutrient content. Functional plant breeding is crucial for modern agriculture, helping secure food security and crop sustainability through continued improvements in crop yields and efficiency. It is also important for horticulture, as it allows us to create novel and more desirable ornamental plants that are better suited to specific climates and environments. Additionally, it offers an important way to incorporate more sustainable practices into modern farming and gardening.