Articles
USE OF KIWIFRUIT GERMPLASM RESOURCES FOR GENETIC IMPROVEMENT
Article number
1048_2
Pages
25 – 34
Language
English
Abstract
Genetic diversity provides the cornerstone for kiwifruit plant improvement.
The genus Actinidia is very diverse, containing nearly 60 species, which are native to East Asia, with the centre of diversity in southern China.
The recent domestication and commercialisation of kiwifruit during the past century has meant there is little difference between commercial cultivars and some of the wild germplasm.
The characterisation and reproductive biology of Actinidia germplasm is described.
The genetic diversity of germplasm resources and ploidy races is discussed, along with recent breeding efforts to introgress traits from related Actinidia species into commercial species.
Examples of the use of Actinidia germplasm for research into kiwifruit genomics and biotechnology are given (e.g., colour expression) in relation to their potential uses for genetic improvement.
The genus Actinidia is very diverse, containing nearly 60 species, which are native to East Asia, with the centre of diversity in southern China.
The recent domestication and commercialisation of kiwifruit during the past century has meant there is little difference between commercial cultivars and some of the wild germplasm.
The characterisation and reproductive biology of Actinidia germplasm is described.
The genetic diversity of germplasm resources and ploidy races is discussed, along with recent breeding efforts to introgress traits from related Actinidia species into commercial species.
Examples of the use of Actinidia germplasm for research into kiwifruit genomics and biotechnology are given (e.g., colour expression) in relation to their potential uses for genetic improvement.
Authors
R.A. Beatson, P.M. Datson, A.R. Ferguson, M. Montefiori
Keywords
Actinidia, kiwifruit bacterial canker, commercial traits, interspecific hybridisation, plant breeding, MYB, ploidy
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