Disease resistance refers to the ability of a plant to restrict, slow down, or overcome the effects of a pathogen or insect that would cause disease. There are several types of disease resistance in plants:
Plants have innate immunity systems that recognize pathogens and trigger defense responses. They also produce antimicrobial compounds that inhibit pathogen growth and spread. In addition, some plants undergo hypersensitive reactions upon infection, which involves rapid, localized cell death to restrict the pathogen.
Breeders select parents with strong disease resistance traits and cross them to develop resistant plant varieties. Genetic engineering approaches to strengthen plant immunity are also being used. For example, research shows that transferring resistance genes from wild relatives to crops through breeding or biotechnology can be effective for managing certain diseases.
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Here are some key elements of disease resistance in plants:
Strengthening disease resistance is crucial for food security and plant health. Combining traditional breeding and modern genomics tools will provide more durable and broad-spectrum resistance. Research in this area helps secure crop yields while reducing pesticide usage.
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