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Modern Technologies Provide New Opportunities for Somatic Hybridization in the Breeding of Woody Plants

Authors :
Shuping Liu
Xiaojie Li
Jiani Zhu
Yihong Jin
Chuizheng Xia
Bingsong Zheng
Cristian Silvestri
Fuqiang Cui
Source :
Plants, Vol 13, Iss 18, p 2539 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

Advances in cell fusion technology have propelled breeding into the realm of somatic hybridization, enabling the transfer of genetic material independent of sexual reproduction. This has facilitated genome recombination both within and between species. Despite its use in plant breeding for over fifty years, somatic hybridization has been limited by cumbersome procedures, such as protoplast isolation, hybridized-cell selection and cultivation, and regeneration, particularly in woody perennial species that are difficult to regenerate. This review summarizes the development of somatic hybridization, explores the challenges and solutions associated with cell fusion technology in woody perennials, and outlines the process of protoplast regeneration. Recent advancements in genome editing and plant cell regeneration present new opportunities for applying somatic hybridization in breeding. We offer a perspective on integrating these emerging technologies to enhance somatic hybridization in woody perennial plants.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22237747
Volume :
13
Issue :
18
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Plants
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.318e765f1b0e4811a09536ff6fd487c0
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13182539