Difference between breed improvement and genetic recombination

Improve breed that is indispensable for producing agricultural products. Koshihikari and many other crops were born by breed improvement. Let's see the difference between breed improvement and genetic recombination here.

What is the difference between breed improvement and genetic recombination?

In the conventional "breed improvement", when breeding individuals, various varieties can be formed, and it is not always possible to produce the target variety immediately. It takes a huge amount of time and cost to complete the target type.
　On the other hand, "genetic recombination" is a form of incorporating genes into one individual without mating individuals, so can quickly produce the target variety is.
▲Image of breed improvement


▲Image of genetic modification

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