Genetic Resources of small Fruits, Present and Future Development

ABSTRACTThis review focused on application a new biotechnology and molecular methods for preservation, evaluation and utilization of Plant Genetic Resources. The assessment of Bulgarian Small Fruits collections take up very important place in agro-horticultural crops with great significance for breeders. A number of strategies for collection, preservation and sustained use of genetic resources for agricultural productivity and food security were applicable. In vitro techniques offer the opportunity for in vitro collecting, rapid propagation, medium and long-term storage of germplasm and its distribution. The application of molecular markers will allow to selection of new perspective forms and including in future breeding programme.