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Genetic Breeding and Diversity of the Genus Passiflora: Progress and Perspectives in Molecular and Genetic Studies

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Author(s):
Cerqueira-Silva, Carlos Bernard M. [1, 2] ; Jesus, Onildo N. [3] ; Santos, Elisa S. L. [1, 2] ; Correa, Ronan X. [4] ; Souza, Anete P. [1, 5]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Campinas, Mol Biol & Genet Engn Ctr, BR-13083875 Campinas, SP - Brazil
[2] State Univ Southwest Bahia, Dept Exact & Nat Sci, Lab Appl Mol Genet, BR-45700000 Itapetinga - Brazil
[3] Brazilian Agr Res Corp, Cassava & Fruits, BR-44380000 Cruz Das Almas - Brazil
[4] Univ Estadual Santa Cruz, Dept Biol Sci, Biotechnol & Genet Ctr, BR-45662900 Ilheus - Brazil
[5] Univ Estadual Campinas, Dept Plant Biol, Inst Biol, BR-13083875 Campinas, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Review article
Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES; v. 15, n. 8, p. 14122-14152, AUG 2014.
Web of Science Citations: 18
Abstract

Despite the ecological and economic importance of passion fruit (Passiflora spp.), molecular markers have only recently been utilized in genetic studies of this genus. In addition, both basic genetic researches related to population studies and pre-breeding programs of passion fruit remain scarce for most Passiflora species. Considering the number of Passiflora species and the increasing use of these species as a resource for ornamental, medicinal, and food purposes, the aims of this review are the following: (i) to present the current condition of the passion fruit crop; (ii) to quantify the applications and effects of using molecular markers in studies of Passiflora; (iii) to present the contributions of genetic engineering for passion fruit culture; and (iv) to discuss the progress and perspectives of this research. Thus, the present review aims to summarize and discuss the relationship between historical and current progress on the culture, breeding, and molecular genetics of passion fruit. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 08/52197-4 - Genomic-assisted breeding of sugarcane: using molecular markers for understanding the genetic architecture of quantitative traits and to implement marker assisted selection
Grantee:Anete Pereira de Souza
Support Opportunities: Program for Research on Bioenergy (BIOEN) - Thematic Grants