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Molecular breedingMolecular breeding methods have transformed plant breedingPlant breeding by allowing precise manipulation of desirable traits for crop enhancement. This chapter delves into the use of molecular breedingMolecular breeding techniques in Ornithogalum, commonly known as Star of Bethlehem, a plant genus with significant horticulturalHorticultural plants importance. The chapter aims to explore the potential of molecular markersMolecular markers, genomic selection, and genetic transformation in improving the breeding efficiency and genetic enhancement of Ornithogalum species. Over the past decades, molecular markersMolecular markers such as AFLPAmplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) and RAPDRandom amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) have been used to assess the genetic diversity and population structure of Ornithogalum germplasm collections. These markers revealed valuable insights into the genetic relationships among different accessions, facilitating the selection of diverse parental combinations for hybridization. Genomic selection, a predictive breeding approach utilizing genomic information, was investigated to improve the accuracy of selection for important traits in Ornithogalum breeding programs. Genetic transformation techniques were explored for introducing novel traits into Ornithogalum species. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation transformation and gene editingGene editing technologies, like CRISPR/Cas9CRISPR/Cas9, are only starting to be employed to manipulate genes associated with flowering time, disease resistance, and aesthetic traits. These genetic modifications hold immense potential for developing improved varieties with enhanced commercial value. In conclusion, the integration of molecular breedingMolecular breeding methodologies in Ornithogalum breeding programs offers promising tools for accelerating genetic improvement and creating novel varieties with improved traits. This study provides valuable insight into the use of molecular tools for breeding Ornithogalum, contributing to the broader advancement of horticulture and ornamental plantOrnamental plants production.

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Molecular Breeding Technologies in Ornithogalum (Star of Bethlehem)

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    2025年

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  • Pankaj Kumar Tripathi,
  • Samuel Bocobza,
  • Iris Yedidia

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Molecular breedingMolecular breeding methods have transformed plant breedingPlant breeding by allowing precise manipulation of desirable traits for crop enhancement. This chapter delves into the use of molecular breedingMolecular breeding techniques in Ornithogalum, commonly known as Star of Bethlehem, a plant genus with significant horticulturalHorticultural plants importance. The chapter aims to explore the potential of molecular markersMolecular markers, genomic selection, and genetic transformation in improving the breeding efficiency and genetic enhancement of Ornithogalum species. Over the past decades, molecular markersMolecular markers such as AFLPAmplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) and RAPDRandom amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) have been used to assess the genetic diversity and population structure of Ornithogalum germplasm collections. These markers revealed valuable insights into the genetic relationships among different accessions, facilitating the selection of diverse parental combinations for hybridization. Genomic selection, a predictive breeding approach utilizing genomic information, was investigated to improve the accuracy of selection for important traits in Ornithogalum breeding programs. Genetic transformation techniques were explored for introducing novel traits into Ornithogalum species. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation transformation and gene editingGene editing technologies, like CRISPR/Cas9CRISPR/Cas9, are only starting to be employed to manipulate genes associated with flowering time, disease resistance, and aesthetic traits. These genetic modifications hold immense potential for developing improved varieties with enhanced commercial value. In conclusion, the integration of molecular breedingMolecular breeding methodologies in Ornithogalum breeding programs offers promising tools for accelerating genetic improvement and creating novel varieties with improved traits. This study provides valuable insight into the use of molecular tools for breeding Ornithogalum, contributing to the broader advancement of horticulture and ornamental plantOrnamental plants production.