How Plant Breeding Technology is Promoting 21st Century Green Revolution?
With advancement in technology, and progression towards AI induced world, plant breeding technologies is just another milestone for us. New Zealand science institute Plant & Food Research food scientists Andrew Allan and Richard Espley studied how the fast breeding is possible with CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing doesn’t rely on the addition of a new DNA sequence which is often the case with genetically modified crops. We can capture a lot of information through transcription genes of plants which are encoded in the MYB form. MYB’s control most of the plant’s basic consumer characteristics and traits that can help us understand the breeding possibilities.
This will give rise to the customization of fruits and vegetables, their color, texture and flavours can be controlled by altering MYB’s. We’re ushering in the modern green revolution by transforming the current landscape of supermarket. Future beholds interesting and exciting food and vegetable cultivation with personalized concentration of nutrients, flavours, color and texture.
MYB’s also regulate several important functions that are directly proportional to our health like improvement in cardiovascular health, efficient vitamin supply, lowering viral diseases etc.
This news will especially be a delightful treat for all the creative chefs and fussy eaters who need a bounty of enhanced fruits and vegetables to click their taste. New plant breeding technologies will enable us to enhance the shape, size, color, texture, functionalities, health benefits and produce our customized version of fruits and vegetables.
