**7. Conclusion and future perspectives**

Molecular marker technology has traveled more than 30 years since the identification of the first marker *i.e.* RFLP, and reached its peak by using SNP or DArT. Molecular marker can assist in the selection process with phenotypic selection and speed up the pace of the breeding cycle. In recent times modern technologies such as NGS *i.e.* low cost with high throughput, GS, and GBS have been used in plant breeding but could not achieve the desired goal. The most probable reason

is inaccurate phenotyping, and this problem can be alleviated by using modern throughputs phenotyping techniques such as camera or computer or sensor-based techniques in phenomics. Edge cutting technologies such as CRISPR/Cas and genome editing can be used for precise modification in the genome as per the need of human beings for their welfare.
