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From Sequencing to Genome Editing in Cucurbitaceae: Application of Modern Genomic Techniques to Enhance Plant Traits

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  • Magdalena Pawełkowicz

    (Department of Plant Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Bartłomiej Zieniuk

    (Department of Chemistry, Institute of Food Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 159c, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Pawel Staszek

    (Department of Plant Physiology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Arkadiusz Przybysz

    (Section of Basic Research in Horticulture, Department of Plant Protection, Institute of Horticultural Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland)

Abstract

The availability of genome-sequencing and genome-editing techniques has increased the applicability of innovative solutions, opening up revolutionary prospects for developments in horticultural plant breeding. The Cucurbitaceae family is a group of plants of great importance in horticulture due to their high nutritional and economic value. These plants serve as important models for elucidating the principles of plant development and refining yield improvement strategies. While traditional breeding approaches have made significant contributions to the production of cucurbits, they have also been limited by the reduced genetic diversity and lower rates of variation inherent in these species. This comprehensive review summarises the latest developments in genome editing in cucurbits. It covers various aspects of enhancing plant traits to resist biotic stresses such as pathogenic fungi and viruses, as well as abiotic stresses such as adverse climate change, especially stresses caused by drought and salinity. This study focused on improvements in plant quality and on the optimisation of plant architecture, sex determination of flowers and fruit features. This review provides insights that may hold great promise for the future of horticultural crop improvement and serves as an important reference for the advancement of genome-sequencing and gene-editing technologies in cucurbits.

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  • Magdalena Pawełkowicz & Bartłomiej Zieniuk & Pawel Staszek & Arkadiusz Przybysz, 2024. "From Sequencing to Genome Editing in Cucurbitaceae: Application of Modern Genomic Techniques to Enhance Plant Traits," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 14(1), pages 1-41, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:14:y:2024:i:1:p:90-:d:1311749
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    2. Zhimin Yin & Bartłomiej Zieniuk & Magdalena Pawełkowicz, 2024. "Climate Change Effects on Cucumber Viruses and Their Management," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 14(11), pages 1-20, November.

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