This list highlights the wide range of benefits delivered through breeding innovation, from farm-level improvements in yield, disease resistance and plant architecture through to advances in end-use quality to meet the processing needs of the food industry and the healthy eating demands of modern consumers.

For more information about the business and science of plant breeding, with a focus on key themes such as the benefits for our food, health, economy, lifestyle and environment, visit the Plant Breeding Matters website at www.plantbreedingmatters.com