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Molecular breeding is a technique employed to pinpoint and select specific genetic traits within organisms by identifying particular genes or markers linked to those desired traits. This method facilitates the tracking of these traits across successive breeding generations.
Key processes involved in molecular breeding encompass QTL (Quantitative Trait Locus) mapping, marker-assisted selection, marker-assisted backcrossing, genomic selection, and other related methodologies. QTL mapping, known as Quantitative Trait Locus mapping, is a statistical genetic research method used to pinpoint regions within the genome associated with specific quantitative traits, such as height, weight, or disease susceptibility. Molecular breeding relies on segregation by methods such as single sequence repeats (SSR), single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), and other similar techniques, applied extensively in both crop and livestock breeding endeavors.
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The molecular breeding market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from$4.08 billion in 2024 to $4.85 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to emergence of marker-assisted selection (mas), adoption of biotechnological tools, improvements in phenotyping methods, shift to high-throughput screening, seed industry revolution
The molecular breeding market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.28 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise in demand for disease-resistant varieties, focus on climate adaptation, growing population and food security concerns, consumer preferences for quality traits, regulatory support for biotechnology. Major trends in the forecast period include consumer demand for improved varieties, application of machine learning and ai, emergence of bioinformatics solutions, collaboration between public and private sectors, focus on climate-resilient varieties.
The rise in the cultivation of industrial and high-value crops is anticipated to drive the growth of the molecular breeding market in the future. Industrial and high-value crop cultivation involves agribusinesses focusing on crops that command higher market prices due to their applications in various industries. Molecular breeding plays a crucial role in developing these high-value crops by enhancing traits such as disease resistance, higher yields, and drought tolerance. For instance, in July 2024, the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, a UK-based government agency, reported that the value of harvested production rose from £4,045 million ($5,245 million) in 2021 to £6,102 million ($7,912 million) in 2022. Thus, the increased cultivation of industrial and high-value crops is fueling the growth of the molecular breeding market.
Rising public and private investment in agro-genomics research capacities serves as a propelling force behind the molecular breeding market's expansion. This investment, both government-backed and commercial, aims to elevate agricultural genetics and technology, facilitating improved crop yield and sustainability. Notably, April 2023 data from Genomic Canada highlighted the Canadian government's allocation of $18.1 million through Genome Canada for advanced research initiatives spanning health, environment, and agriculture, utilizing genomics. This significant investment underscores the substantial role of augmented public and private expenditure in fostering innovation and driving growth within the molecular breeding domain.
Leading companies in the molecular breeding market are concentrating on creating advanced solutions, such as integrated systems, to boost crop yields, enhance disease resistance, and expedite the breeding process using state-of-the-art genetic technologies. An integrated system is a comprehensive framework that merges various components or processes into a single, cohesive operation, facilitating seamless interaction and improved efficiency across all functions. For example, in June 2024, MGI Tech, a biotechnology firm based in China, introduced a complete workflow solution for large-scale low-pass whole genome sequencing (WGS). This innovation aims to enhance molecular breeding and genotyping processes for agricultural diploid species, featuring an automated full-process product portfolio, high throughput capabilities, and cutting-edge sequencing instruments.
Major industry players focus on developing innovative service solutions tailored to mutation breeding in plants, enhancing crop traits and breeding efficiencies. These tailored services involve customized approaches to induce specific genetic changes, optimizing plant characteristics through controlled mutation processes. For instance, Lifeasible's June 2023 launch of tailored mutation breeding services caters to enhancing plant gene functions, correlating genotypes with phenotypic traits, and elevating crop trait improvement. The strategic use of mutational breeding stands as a powerful tool in the pursuit of advancing molecular breeding practices and elevating crop quality.
In November 2022, Bayer AG, a German pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, completed the acquisition of Targenomix for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition significantly enhances Bayer's molecular breeding technology through the integration of sophisticated computational life science tools. These tools will expedite the creation of potential molecules aimed at enhancing agricultural production by developing plants resistant to insects, weeds, and diseases.Targenomix, a biotechnology firm based in Germany, employs a biology-focused approach that incorporates molecular biology, metabolomics, and transcriptomics fused with data integration methodologies.
Major companies operating in the molecular breeding market include Illumina Inc., LGC Group Limited, Eurofins Scientific SE, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., SGS Societe Generale de Surveillance S.A., Intertek Group plc, DanBred P/S, LemnaTec GmbH, Charles River Laboratories International Inc., Slipstream It Solutions Private Limited, Fruitbreedomics B.V., Campbell Scientific Inc., Keygene N.V., KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA, Genus plc, Groupe Limagrain, Syngenta Group, Bayer Aktiengesellschaft, Corteva Agriscience, BASF SE, Dow AgroSciences LLC, Monsanto Company, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., Agilent Technologies Inc., QIAGEN N.V., Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., Merck KGaA Darmstadt, GenScript Biotech Corporation, Genewiz Inc., Eurogentec S.A., Integrated DNA Technologies Inc., Novogene Corporation Limited, BGI Group
North America was the largest region in the molecular breeding market in 2024. Asia-pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global molecular breeding market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the molecular breeding market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the molecular breeding market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The molecular breeding market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing genotyping, marker-assisted selection, genomic selection, and bioinformatics services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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