Harnessing Disease Resistance in Plants through Classical Breeding Techniques

The video discusses sclerotinia, a common plant disease affecting many species, including lettuce. It explains how the disease impacts seed production and describes trials conducted to identify resistant lettuce varieties. The process of breeding for disease resistance is detailed, highlighting the creation of new varieties. The video concludes with the importance of breeding for organic farming to combat major plant diseases.

What was the outcome of the trial involving 40 different kinds of lettuce?

What are the two diseases mentioned that affect lettuce?

How does the presence of sclerotinia in previous crops affect subsequent crops?