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- Title
Genetic Mechanisms for Hybrid Breeding in Vegetable Crops.
- Authors
Singh, Hira; Sekhon, Bhallan Singh; Kumar, Pradeep; Dhall, Rajinder Kumar; Devi, Ruma; Dhillon, Tarsem Singh; Sharma, Suman; Khar, Anil; Yadav, Ramesh Kumar; Tomar, Bhoopal Singh; Ntanasi, Theodora; Sabatino, Leo; Ntatsi, Georgia
- Abstract
To address the complex challenges faced by our planet such as rapidly changing climate patterns, food and nutritional insecurities, and the escalating world population, the development of hybrid vegetable crops is imperative. Vegetable hybrids could effectively mitigate the above-mentioned fundamental challenges in numerous countries. Utilizing genetic mechanisms to create hybrids not only reduces costs but also holds significant practical implications, particularly in streamlining hybrid seed production. These mechanisms encompass self-incompatibility (SI), male sterility, and gynoecism. The present comprehensive review is primarily focused on the elucidation of fundamental processes associated with floral characteristics, the genetic regulation of floral traits, pollen biology, and development. Specific attention is given to the mechanisms for masculinizing and feminizing cucurbits to facilitate hybrid seed production as well as the hybridization approaches used in the biofortification of vegetable crops. Furthermore, this review provides valuable insights into recent biotechnological advancements and their future utilization for developing the genetic systems of major vegetable crops.
- Subjects
PLANT breeding; MALE sterility in plants; BIOFORTIFICATION; GENETIC regulation; PLANT hybridization; SEED industry
- Publication
Plants (2223-7747), 2023, Vol 12, Issue 12, p2294
- ISSN
2223-7747
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/plants12122294