Smart Strategies for Increasing Crop Productivity through Clonal Propagation
Razauddin
Department of Horticulture, BBAU, Lucknow, India.
Uma Sharma
College of Biotechnology, DUVASU, Mathura, India.
Sentirenla Jamir
SASRD, Nagaland University, India.
Alongba Jamir
Guest Faculty, SASRD, Nagaland University, India.
Shifa Rayeen
Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, Uttarakhand, India.
Vimal Kumar
Chandra Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur-208 002, India.
Muni Pratap Sahu
ICAR-DWR, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India.
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Abstract
Clonal propagation, a technique widely used in agriculture, offers promising opportunities to enhance crop productivity and address the challenges of food security. This article presents smart strategies for maximizing crop yields through clonal propagation methods. It explores innovative approaches, advanced technologies, and key considerations for successful implementation. The article delves into the potential benefits of clonal propagation, such as genetic purity, uniformity, and disease resistance. Furthermore, it discusses emerging trends in clonal propagation research and their implications for sustainable agriculture.
Keywords: Clone, embryo, propagation, somatic cell