| Product Code: ETC4599411 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Sep 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
Molecular breeding in Kenya represents a rapidly evolving sector within the agricultural industry, leveraging advanced genetic techniques to enhance crop and livestock production. This innovative approach integrates molecular biology tools, such as marker-assisted selection (MAS) and genomic selection, to expedite breeding processes and improve the traits of agricultural products. The adoption of molecular breeding is driven by the need to address food security, increase agricultural productivity, and adapt to climate change.
The molecular breeding market in Kenya is influenced by the adoption of advanced genetic technologies and biotechnological tools to improve crop traits, yield, and resistance to pests and diseases, driven by the need for sustainable agricultural practices, food security, and climate resilience.
The molecular breeding market in Kenya confronts challenges such as limited funding for biotechnology research, technical expertise gaps in molecular breeding techniques, and regulatory constraints on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Moreover, concerns regarding trait stability, genetic diversity, and public acceptance impact market adoption and investment in molecular breeding programs.
The Molecular Breeding Market in Kenya is challenged by high costs and limited technical expertise. The advanced technology required for molecular breeding is expensive and often inaccessible to many local researchers and farmers. There is also a significant skills gap, as the operation and application of molecular breeding techniques require specialized training that is scarce in the region. Additionally, regulatory hurdles and intellectual property issues complicate the adoption and development of molecular breeding technologies. Public awareness and acceptance are also barriers, as there is often skepticism and resistance to genetically modified crops.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Overview |
3.1 Kenya Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Process, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Marker, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for high-yielding and disease-resistant crops |
4.2.2 Government support and initiatives promoting modern agricultural practices |
4.2.3 Growing adoption of molecular breeding techniques for crop improvement |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment and operating costs associated with molecular breeding technology |
4.3.2 Limited awareness and understanding of molecular breeding among farmers |
4.3.3 Regulatory hurdles and intellectual property rights issues in the agricultural sector |
5 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Trends |
6 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market, By Types |
6.1 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market, By Process |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Revenues & Volume, By Process, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Revenues & Volume, By QTL Mapping, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Revenues & Volume, By Marker-Assisted Selection, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Revenues & Volume, By Marker-Assisted Backcrossing, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Revenues & Volume, By Genomic Selection, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market, By Marker |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Revenues & Volume, By Simple sequence repeat, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Revenues & Volume, By Single nucleotide polymorphism, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Revenues & Volume, By Expressed sequence tags, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Revenues & Volume, By Crop Breeding , 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Revenues & Volume, By Livestock Breeding, 2021-2031F |
7 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of molecular breeding techniques among agricultural research institutions |
8.2 Number of research collaborations and partnerships in the molecular breeding field |
8.3 Percentage increase in crop yield and quality attributed to molecular breeding practices |
9 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Opportunity Assessment, By Process, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Opportunity Assessment, By Marker, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Kenya Molecular Breeding Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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