Incorporating genetics into crop models to identify new phenotypes adapted to climate change

Publication date: 25/07/2023
Extent: 30 pages

Contributions by: Carlos D. Messina, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), University of Florida, USA and The ARC Centre of Excellence for Plant Success in Nature and Agriculture, Australia; and Mark Cooper, The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) and The ARC Centre of Excellence for Plant Success in Nature and Agriculture, Australia

Chapter synopsis:

This chapter proposes a framework to develop new genotype (G) x management (M) technologies (G x M) to adapt to climate change, and to transition from current to future G x M technologies in a way that future food security does not come at the expense of current food security. The framework integrate genomic, agronomic, and environmental (E) predictors to accomplish two critical goals: 1-predict emergent phenotypes that stems from the dynamic interplay between G, E and M, and thus enable the breeder to consider the behavior of new genetic and trait combinations in environments that plants have not been exposed or tested before, and 2-identify G x M technologies that could increase food and nutritional security while regenerating natural and production resources.

DOI: 10.19103/AS.2022.0115.04