Breeding future crops to feed the world through de novo domestication

By the end of this century, a 50% increase in agricultural productivity is required to feed the world. Recent studies have demonstrated de novo domestication of wild plants as a new crop breeding strategy to meet future food challenges.

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This article highlights the need for a 50% increase in agricultural productivity by the end of this century to address global food challenges. Recent studies have introduced de novo domestication of wild plants as a novel crop breeding strategy.