kasvienjalostus
Kasvienjalostus, also known as plant breeding, is the science and art of improving plants for specific beneficial characteristics. It involves manipulating plant genetics to enhance traits such as yield, disease resistance, nutritional value, and adaptation to different environments. Historically, plant breeding relied on observation and selection of desirable plants, a process that took place over many generations. Modern plant breeding encompasses a range of techniques, from traditional cross-breeding to advanced methods like marker-assisted selection and genetic engineering.
The primary goal of kasvienjalostus is to develop new varieties of crops and ornamental plants that meet
The process typically begins with identifying desired traits and then selecting parent plants that exhibit these