plant genetics

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The study of heredity in plants.

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  • She is pursuing a PhD in plant genetics to improve crop yields.
  • Advances in plant genetics have revolutionized disease‑resistant wheat.
  • Our lab uses CRISPR in plant genetics research on drought tolerance.
  • A classic case study in plant genetics is Mendel’s peas.
  • He teaches introductory plant genetics to undergraduates every spring.
  • Funding for plant genetics was increased after last year’s harvest failures.
  • The conference on plant genetics and breeding starts next Monday.
  • Modern agriculture depends on insights from plant genetics to feed a growing population.
  • Ethical debates in plant genetics often address GMOs and biodiversity.
  • By 2030, breakthroughs in plant genetics could cut pesticide use in half.