Using Quantitative Trait Locus Mapping and Genomic Resources to Improve Breeding Precision in Peaches: Current Insights and Future Prospects
Modern breeding technologies and the development of quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping have brought about a new era in peach breeding. This study examines the complex genetic structure that underlies the morphology of peach fruits, paying special attention to the interaction between genome editi...
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| author | Umar Hayat Cao Ke Lirong Wang Gengrui Zhu Weichao Fang Xinwei Wang Changwen Chen Yong Li Jinlong Wu |
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| description | Modern breeding technologies and the development of quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping have brought about a new era in peach breeding. This study examines the complex genetic structure that underlies the morphology of peach fruits, paying special attention to the interaction between genome editing, genomic selection, and marker-assisted selection. Breeders now have access to precise tools that enhance crop resilience, productivity, and quality, facilitated by QTL mapping, which has significantly advanced our understanding of the genetic determinants underlying essential traits such as fruit shape, size, and firmness. New technologies like CRISPR/Cas9 and genomic selection enable the development of cultivars that can withstand climate change and satisfy consumer demands with unprecedented precision in trait modification. Genotype–environment interactions remain a critical challenge for modern breeding efforts, which can be addressed through high-throughput phenotyping and multi-environment trials. This work shows how combining genome-wide association studies and machine learning can improve the synthesis of multi-omics data and result in faster breeding cycles while preserving genetic diversity. This study outlines a roadmap that prioritizes the development of superior cultivars utilizing cutting-edge methods and technologies in order to address evolving agricultural and environmental challenges. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e9f8945e58114e79b7301eb79e6342362025-01-24T13:46:37ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472025-01-0114217510.3390/plants14020175Using Quantitative Trait Locus Mapping and Genomic Resources to Improve Breeding Precision in Peaches: Current Insights and Future ProspectsUmar Hayat0Cao Ke1Lirong Wang2Gengrui Zhu3Weichao Fang4Xinwei Wang5Changwen Chen6Yong Li7Jinlong Wu8The Key Laboratory of the Gene Resources Evaluation and Utilization of Horticultural Crop [Fruit Tree], Ministry of Agriculture, Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou 450009, ChinaThe Key Laboratory of the Gene Resources Evaluation and Utilization of Horticultural Crop [Fruit Tree], Ministry of Agriculture, Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou 450009, ChinaThe Key Laboratory of the Gene Resources Evaluation and Utilization of Horticultural Crop [Fruit Tree], Ministry of Agriculture, Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou 450009, ChinaThe Key Laboratory of the Gene Resources Evaluation and Utilization of Horticultural Crop [Fruit Tree], Ministry of Agriculture, Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou 450009, ChinaThe Key Laboratory of the Gene Resources Evaluation and Utilization of Horticultural Crop [Fruit Tree], Ministry of Agriculture, Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou 450009, ChinaThe Key Laboratory of the Gene Resources Evaluation and Utilization of Horticultural Crop [Fruit Tree], Ministry of Agriculture, Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou 450009, ChinaThe Key Laboratory of the Gene Resources Evaluation and Utilization of Horticultural Crop [Fruit Tree], Ministry of Agriculture, Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou 450009, ChinaThe Key Laboratory of the Gene Resources Evaluation and Utilization of Horticultural Crop [Fruit Tree], Ministry of Agriculture, Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou 450009, ChinaThe Key Laboratory of the Gene Resources Evaluation and Utilization of Horticultural Crop [Fruit Tree], Ministry of Agriculture, Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou 450009, ChinaModern breeding technologies and the development of quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping have brought about a new era in peach breeding. This study examines the complex genetic structure that underlies the morphology of peach fruits, paying special attention to the interaction between genome editing, genomic selection, and marker-assisted selection. Breeders now have access to precise tools that enhance crop resilience, productivity, and quality, facilitated by QTL mapping, which has significantly advanced our understanding of the genetic determinants underlying essential traits such as fruit shape, size, and firmness. New technologies like CRISPR/Cas9 and genomic selection enable the development of cultivars that can withstand climate change and satisfy consumer demands with unprecedented precision in trait modification. Genotype–environment interactions remain a critical challenge for modern breeding efforts, which can be addressed through high-throughput phenotyping and multi-environment trials. This work shows how combining genome-wide association studies and machine learning can improve the synthesis of multi-omics data and result in faster breeding cycles while preserving genetic diversity. This study outlines a roadmap that prioritizes the development of superior cultivars utilizing cutting-edge methods and technologies in order to address evolving agricultural and environmental challenges.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/2/175peachQTLmarker-assisted breedinggenomic selectionCRISPR/Cas9fruit shape |
| spellingShingle | Umar Hayat Cao Ke Lirong Wang Gengrui Zhu Weichao Fang Xinwei Wang Changwen Chen Yong Li Jinlong Wu Using Quantitative Trait Locus Mapping and Genomic Resources to Improve Breeding Precision in Peaches: Current Insights and Future Prospects Plants peach QTL marker-assisted breeding genomic selection CRISPR/Cas9 fruit shape |
| title | Using Quantitative Trait Locus Mapping and Genomic Resources to Improve Breeding Precision in Peaches: Current Insights and Future Prospects |
| title_full | Using Quantitative Trait Locus Mapping and Genomic Resources to Improve Breeding Precision in Peaches: Current Insights and Future Prospects |
| title_fullStr | Using Quantitative Trait Locus Mapping and Genomic Resources to Improve Breeding Precision in Peaches: Current Insights and Future Prospects |
| title_full_unstemmed | Using Quantitative Trait Locus Mapping and Genomic Resources to Improve Breeding Precision in Peaches: Current Insights and Future Prospects |
| title_short | Using Quantitative Trait Locus Mapping and Genomic Resources to Improve Breeding Precision in Peaches: Current Insights and Future Prospects |
| title_sort | using quantitative trait locus mapping and genomic resources to improve breeding precision in peaches current insights and future prospects |
| topic | peach QTL marker-assisted breeding genomic selection CRISPR/Cas9 fruit shape |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/2/175 |
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