Plant Gene and Trait 2024, Vol.15, No.1, 23-32 http://genbreedpublisher.com/index.php/pgt 30 6.3 Future directions Technological advances will bring unprecedented opportunities for genomic selection in sugarcane breeding. With the rapid development of biotechnology and computing technology, we expect to see more efficient genetic analysis methods and more advanced data processing algorithms. The combination of next-generation gene sequencing technology and machine learning algorithms will make the genomic selection process not only more accurate, but also faster and more cost-effective. This technological advancement will significantly reduce the complexity and cost of genomic analysis, making this technology not only limited to well-resourced research institutions, but also adopted by a wider range of breeding programs. In addition, the global demand for sustainable agriculture is growing, and issues of food safety and environmental protection are getting more and more attention. Genomic selection is regarded as an important technology to support sustainable agriculture because it can significantly improve crop yields and adaptability while reducing dependence on agricultural chemicals. It is expected that this technology will gain wider recognition and support around the world, promoting innovation in the breeding of sugarcane and other important crops. This will not only improve the economic and environmental performance of crops, but also accelerate the development of agricultural production in a greener and more efficient direction. As the impacts of global climate change intensify, the potential of genomic selection technologies to develop more adaptable crop varieties is particularly important (Figure 4) (Thudi et al., 2021). By precisely modifying the crop genome, sugarcane varieties that are more drought-, salt-tolerant, and disease-resistant can be developed, which is of great significance to ensuring the security of the global food supply. At the same time, the advancement of this technology will also help to better understand the response mechanism of crops to environmental changes, providing scientific basis for future agricultural policies and management decisions. Genomic selection technology is expected to continue to play a central role in the global agricultural science and technology field due to its unique advantages in improving breeding efficiency and precision. In the future, with the continuous advancement of technology and the expansion of applications, genomic selection will become one of the key technologies to promote sustainable agricultural development and food safety. All this will rely on the continued efforts and cooperation of the global scientific research community and industry in innovation and technology promotion. Figure 4 An integrated framework for using genomic resources for developing climate resilient and high nutrition crop varieties (Adopted from Thudi et al., 2021)
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