Advances in lettuce breeding and genetics

Advances in lettuce breeding and geneticsLettuce is a vegetable planted in temperate areas worldwide. As a crop, lettuce faces many challenges from biotic stressors, which constitute a top priority for the breeding industry. Diseases and insects can diminish yield due to cosmetic damage to the foliage, which is the consumable part of the plant. Abiotic stressors, such as low calcium in the soil, also significantly affect the crop. This chapter explores advances in lettuce breeding and

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