= Ideotype
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The term "ideotype" typically refers to a conceptual model or idealized representation of an organism or plant that embodies the most desirable traits or characteristics for a particular environment or purpose. In the context of agriculture and plant breeding, an ideotype serves as a guideline for selecting or engineering plants that will have specific traits advantageous for yield, resistance to disease, adaptability to climate, or other agronomic parameters.
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