Breeding 5.0: Artificial intelligence (AI)-decoded germplasm for accelerated crop innovation

Crop breeding technologies are vital for global food security. While traditional methods have improved yield, stress tolerance, and nutrition, rising challenges such as climate instability, land loss, and pest pressure now demand new solutions. This study introduces the Breeding 5.0 framework, drive...

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Autores principales: Fu, Jiayi, Zheng, Shouzhi, Fan, Longjiang, Zheng, Xiaoming, Qian, Qian
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Wiley 2025
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176712
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author Fu, Jiayi
Zheng, Shouzhi
Fan, Longjiang
Zheng, Xiaoming
Qian, Qian
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Fu, Jiayi
Qian, Qian
Zheng, Shouzhi
Zheng, Xiaoming
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Zheng, Shouzhi
Fan, Longjiang
Zheng, Xiaoming
Qian, Qian
author_sort Fu, Jiayi
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description Crop breeding technologies are vital for global food security. While traditional methods have improved yield, stress tolerance, and nutrition, rising challenges such as climate instability, land loss, and pest pressure now demand new solutions. This study introduces the Breeding 5.0 framework, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, marking a shift from empirical selection to intelligent systems. Central to this transformation is AI's emerging ability to deeply “understand germplasm,” not merely by identifying genetic markers but also by decoding its architecture, plasticity, regulatory logic, and environmental interactions. This germplasm intelligence enables predictive trait modeling, optimized parental design, and targeted selection. We define four technical paradigms enabling this shift: (i) Multimodal data integration to bridge genotype and phenotype; (ii) Omni‐simulated environments for virtual performance testing; (iii) Peopleless data capture for scalable precision; and (iv) Expert, explainable AI for biologically grounded decisions. Together, these technologies algorithmically convert germplasm into actionable breeding insights, accelerating the full cycle from ideal plant type design to elite line development. We further propose the “breeding flywheel,” a self‐reinforcing system that continuously amplifies phenotypic gains and refines breeding strategies, thereby enabling faster and smarter crop improvement to ensure a sustainable food future.
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spelling CGSpace1767122025-11-12T04:55:43Z Breeding 5.0: Artificial intelligence (AI)-decoded germplasm for accelerated crop innovation Fu, Jiayi Zheng, Shouzhi Fan, Longjiang Zheng, Xiaoming Qian, Qian crops germplasm plant breeding genetic markers plant traits yields tolerance sustainable agriculture artificial intelligence Crop breeding technologies are vital for global food security. While traditional methods have improved yield, stress tolerance, and nutrition, rising challenges such as climate instability, land loss, and pest pressure now demand new solutions. This study introduces the Breeding 5.0 framework, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, marking a shift from empirical selection to intelligent systems. Central to this transformation is AI's emerging ability to deeply “understand germplasm,” not merely by identifying genetic markers but also by decoding its architecture, plasticity, regulatory logic, and environmental interactions. This germplasm intelligence enables predictive trait modeling, optimized parental design, and targeted selection. We define four technical paradigms enabling this shift: (i) Multimodal data integration to bridge genotype and phenotype; (ii) Omni‐simulated environments for virtual performance testing; (iii) Peopleless data capture for scalable precision; and (iv) Expert, explainable AI for biologically grounded decisions. Together, these technologies algorithmically convert germplasm into actionable breeding insights, accelerating the full cycle from ideal plant type design to elite line development. We further propose the “breeding flywheel,” a self‐reinforcing system that continuously amplifies phenotypic gains and refines breeding strategies, thereby enabling faster and smarter crop improvement to ensure a sustainable food future. 2025-08-06 2025-09-30T08:32:42Z 2025-09-30T08:32:42Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176712 en Open Access application/pdf Wiley Fu, Jiayi, Shouzhi Zheng, Longjiang Fan, Xiaoming Zheng, and Qian Qian. "Breeding 5.0: Artificial intelligence (AI)‐decoded germplasm for accelerated crop innovation." Journal of Integrative Plant Biology (2025).
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germplasm
plant breeding
genetic markers
plant traits
yields
tolerance
sustainable agriculture
artificial intelligence
Fu, Jiayi
Zheng, Shouzhi
Fan, Longjiang
Zheng, Xiaoming
Qian, Qian
Breeding 5.0: Artificial intelligence (AI)-decoded germplasm for accelerated crop innovation
title Breeding 5.0: Artificial intelligence (AI)-decoded germplasm for accelerated crop innovation
title_full Breeding 5.0: Artificial intelligence (AI)-decoded germplasm for accelerated crop innovation
title_fullStr Breeding 5.0: Artificial intelligence (AI)-decoded germplasm for accelerated crop innovation
title_full_unstemmed Breeding 5.0: Artificial intelligence (AI)-decoded germplasm for accelerated crop innovation
title_short Breeding 5.0: Artificial intelligence (AI)-decoded germplasm for accelerated crop innovation
title_sort breeding 5 0 artificial intelligence ai decoded germplasm for accelerated crop innovation
topic crops
germplasm
plant breeding
genetic markers
plant traits
yields
tolerance
sustainable agriculture
artificial intelligence
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176712
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