Haplotype Mapping Coupled Speed Breeding in Globally Diverse Wheat Germplasm for Genomics-Assisted Breeding

Abstract

AbstractThis century is facing huge challenges such as climate change, water shortage, malnutrition, and food safety and security across the world. These challenges can only be addressed by (i) the deliberate application and utilization of cutting-edge technologies and (ii) combining/using interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and even transdisciplinary tools and methods. For scientists to respond to these challenges in a timely manner, it is required the adoption of new tools and technologies and then transforming the technological outcomes into “knowledge”. It is highly unlikely that we could maintain or meet the demands in year 2050 unless we use scientific and technological resources effectively and efficiently. Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches combined with all available tools are integral for academic and industry programs. This chapter summarizes wheat breeding and genetics coupled with genomics and speed breeding tools to assist with crop development and improvement.