Jinxiao Yao

1 Zhoushan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhoushan, 316000, Zhejiang, China
2 Tengzhou Agricultural Technology Extension Center, 277599, Shandong, China
Author    Correspondence author
Molecular Plant Breeding, 2025, Vol. 16, No. 2   
Received: 01 Mar., 2025    Accepted: 03 Apr., 2025    Published: 11 Apr., 2025

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This study discusses various high-throughput genotyping methods and their applications in the analysis of genetic diversity of cuculops, summarizes the important contributions of SNP-based methods in understanding genetic diversity, and discusses the importance of integrating SNP markers into routine germplasm assessment. The results show that SNP markers can accurately detect genetic differences between germplasm, which not only helps to identify unique alleles and evaluate population structure, but also helps to breed improved varieties and strategically conserve genetic resources to optimize breeding efficiency and genetic resource management. The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive overview of the application of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers in exploring the genetic diversity of germplasm resources in Benincasa hispida var. chieh-qua, highlighting the importance of SNP markers asa powerful tool for assessing genetic variation and supporting breeding programs.

Chieh-Qua; SNP markers; Genetic diversity; Germplasm analysis; Crop improvement