Articles
In vitro biotechnology for propagation and conservation of minor Mediterranean fruit species: current status and future perspectives
Article number
1464_4
Pages
21 – 30
Language
English
Abstract
The Mediterranean Basin is known for its rich plant genetic resources, particularly underutilized fruit species that are valuable for biological diversity and human well-being.
Due to their ecological, nutritional, and economic value, their maintenance represents a crucial step to prevent genetic erosion from natural hazards and climate change.
Advances in plant biotechnology, such as in vitro culture, have provided a powerful tool to support and improve the propagation and conservation of plant diversity.
The in vitro propagation offers a rapid and efficient method for the large-scale production in a short time and limited space.
Therefore, in vitro propagation is an appropriate technique for biomass production and short-term conservation as well as in vitro slow-growth storage and cryopreservation, which offer medium- to long-term conservation.
In vitro conservation is interesting for the storage of plant germplasm of rare and endangered species, recalcitrant seeds, and vegetatively propagated species.
In vitro culture has emerged as a promising approach for preserving plant germplasm under controlled conditions, making it an effective method for ex situ conservation.
This research focuses on the role of in vitro biotechnology in propagation and protection of pomegranate and other minor Mediterranean fruits, highlighting the current conservation efforts for these underutilized fruit species.
Due to their ecological, nutritional, and economic value, their maintenance represents a crucial step to prevent genetic erosion from natural hazards and climate change.
Advances in plant biotechnology, such as in vitro culture, have provided a powerful tool to support and improve the propagation and conservation of plant diversity.
The in vitro propagation offers a rapid and efficient method for the large-scale production in a short time and limited space.
Therefore, in vitro propagation is an appropriate technique for biomass production and short-term conservation as well as in vitro slow-growth storage and cryopreservation, which offer medium- to long-term conservation.
In vitro conservation is interesting for the storage of plant germplasm of rare and endangered species, recalcitrant seeds, and vegetatively propagated species.
In vitro culture has emerged as a promising approach for preserving plant germplasm under controlled conditions, making it an effective method for ex situ conservation.
This research focuses on the role of in vitro biotechnology in propagation and protection of pomegranate and other minor Mediterranean fruits, highlighting the current conservation efforts for these underutilized fruit species.
Authors
W. Tarraf, R. Petruccelli, C. Benelli
Keywords
underutilized species, ex situ conservation, micropropagation, slow-growth storage, cryopreservation
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