This pressure can lead to errors and inconsistencies, impacting the development of high-quality, disease-resistant crops. The Philippines, a nation known for its agricultural prowess, is facing a similar challenge. The country’s diverse agricultural landscape, with its vast rice fields and diverse crops, presents unique challenges for breeders. The country’s reliance on traditional breeding methods, coupled with limited resources and infrastructure, further complicates the process.

This is where data analytics comes in to help breeders understand the complex interplay between genotype and environment. **Data analytics can help breeders by:**

1. **Identifying and quantifying the impact of environmental factors on breeding traits.**
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For instance, modern breeding involves collecting…