Vol. 5, Issue 1, Part A (2023)

Forward and reverse genetics are pivotal methodologies in plant breeding, enabling the identification and functional characterization of genes related to agronomically important traits. Forward genetics starts with the phenotype to discover the underlying gene, while reverse genetics begins with a gene to ascertain its function. This paper evaluates the applications, advancements, and challenges of both approaches in plant breeding, emphasizing their contributions to crop improvement.