👉 Markers engineering, also known as marker-assisted selection (MAS), is a biotechnological technique used to enhance plant breeding programs by identifying and selecting plants with desirable genetic traits based on specific molecular markers. These markers are DNA sequences linked to genes responsible for traits such as disease resistance, drought tolerance, or improved yield. By using MAS, breeders can more efficiently isolate and propagate plants with these beneficial traits, reducing the time and resources needed for traditional breeding methods. This technique allows for early selection of plants at the seedling stage, even before the traits are visibly expressed, thus accelerating the development of improved crop varieties.
