Jie  Zhang , Jianhui  Li

Institute of Life Sciences, Jiyang Colloge of Zhejiang A&F University, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China
Author    Correspondence author
Plant Gene and Trait, 2025, Vol. 16, No. 1   
Received: 17 Dec., 2024    Accepted: 20 Jan., 2025    Published: 29 Jan., 2025

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This study expounds the basic principles of screening superior traits, introduces the practices of field experiments, combines the association analysis of traits and genes, as well as whole-genome sequencing, and further clarifies the genetic mechanism behind the good traits of Sapindus. By analyzing some successful cases of Sapindus breeding, the importance of MAS technology in the breeding process is illustrated. Through MAS technology, a considerable amount of practical breeding work has been carried out, significantly enhancing the efficiency and success rate of breeding. New tools such as whole-genome selection (GS) and big data analysis may play a greater role in precision breeding in the future. This study aims to bring new ideas to the breeding of Sapindus and also provide references for the molecular breeding of other economic plants.

Sapindus; Superior trait selection; Marker-assisted selection (MAS); Gene-trait association; Whole-genome analysis