Landrace Varieties

Landrace varieties are locally adapted, traditional plant or animal breeds that have developed naturally over time through adaptation to specific environmental conditions and cultural practices of a region. They are highly diverse, often exhibiting traits suited to local climates, pests, and soils, and have been cultivated or bred over generations without significant modern breeding interventions. These varieties are important for maintaining genetic diversity, resilience, and sustainability in agriculture, offering potential sources of traits like disease resistance or drought tolerance that can be valuable for future crop or livestock improvement.