In agriculture, can we adapt the crops we grow to be drought tolerant? Can we improve stress?
It is the dream of many biotic and abiotic stresses researchers!!.regards.
There are many drought tolerant crops and drought tolerant cultivars of many crops. You may use it depends on your situation. To my knowledge Pearl millet, cluster bean, moth bean, mung bean, corn, broccoli, cowpea, eggplants etc are generally drought tolerant. Yes, you may improve the stress after using nanoparticles. For example, to improve abiotic stresses you may use Zn, Fe nanoparticles to overcome moisture stress, Se and cerium oxide nanoparticles to overcome saline stress, Se and Ag nanoparticles to overcome temperature stress. Similarly for biotic stress management you may use Cu, Ag, Au, Al, TiO2, ZnO or SiO2 nanoparticles.
Shohruh Zafar o'g'li Abdullayev Crop adaptation to drought would take long way of selection/biotechnological improvement. Proper crop choice as suggested by Dr. J. C. Tarafdar and optimal agrotechnology would bring faster result. Nanoparticles, biological agents, and seed treatment with some neonicotinoids (Vigor Effect) can be applied to get the goal.
Yes, it is possible to adapt crops to be more drought-tolerant and improve their ability to tolerate stress. This can be achieved through a combination of traditional breeding techniques, genetic engineering, and other innovative methods.
Traditional breeding techniques involve selecting and crossing crops with desirable traits, such as drought tolerance, over multiple generations. This can lead to the development of new crop varieties that are better adapted to specific environmental conditions, including drought.
Genetic engineering techniques, such as CRISPR-Cas9, can be used to precisely target and modify specific genes that are associated with drought tolerance. This allows for the creation of crops that are more resistant to drought stress, without the need for multiple generations of breeding.
Innovative methods such as drought-tolerant rootstocks, which can be grafted onto crops, can also improve drought tolerance. Additionally, precision agriculture techniques, such as precision irrigation and soil moisture monitoring, can help to conserve water and reduce the impacts of drought stress.
In conclusion, while no crop can be completely immune to drought stress, there are several strategies that can be employed to improve their ability to tolerate stress, including breeding, genetic engineering, and innovative techniques. The success of these strategies will depend on the specific crop and environment, and further research is needed to fully understand the complex relationship between crops, drought, and other environmental stressors.
Yes, of course, for this, it is necessary to gradually expand the limit of the plant's tolerance to salt. It takes a lot of time.
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