Xichen  Wang , Jianmin  Zheng , Chuchu  Liu

Institute of Life Sciences, Jiyang Colloge of Zhejiang A&F University, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China
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Molecular Plant Breeding, 2025, Vol. 16, No. 5   doi: 10.5376/mpb.2025.16.0029
Received: 08 Sep., 2025    Accepted: 11 Oct., 2025    Published: 20 Oct., 2025

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Wang X.C., Zheng J.M., and Liu C.C., 2025, Breeding strategies of Ginkgo biloba for medicinal and ornamental uses: progress, challenges, and future perspectives, Molecular Plant Breeding, 16(5): 287-293 (doi: 10.5376/mpb.2025.16.0029)

This study summarizes the progress, problems and future directions of Ginkgo biloba in medicinal and ornamental breeding, reviews traditional methods such as superior germplasm selection, hybridization and asexual reproduction, and also introduces modern technologies such as molecular marker-assisted selection, genomics and gene editing in enhancing medicinal quality and improving ornamental traits. The balance between medicinal quality and ornamental features was also discussed, as well as the possibilities for future climate adaptability and the breeding of new multi-purpose varieties. This research aims to provide theoretical references and technical support for the efficient utilization and industrial development of Ginkgo biloba resources.

Ginkgo biloba; Medicinal bioactive compounds; Ornamental traits; Molecular breeding; Genomic selection