Jianli Lu , Yufen Wang , Lianming Zhang

Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Center, Cuixi Academy of Biotechnology, Zhuji, 311800, China
Author    Correspondence author
Tree Genetics and Molecular Breeding, 2025, Vol. 15, No. 2   
Received: 12 Feb., 2025    Accepted: 15 Mar., 2025    Published: 23 Mar., 2025

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This study investigates the application of molecular marker technology in the breeding of Qingchuan Wu, aiming to increase the content of bioactive compounds and the overall medicinal quality of Qingchuan Wu, enhance its genetic diversity and resistance, and address issues such as insufficient genetic variation and environmental stress in Qingchuan Wu. Research has found that molecular markers are an effective means to identify the desired traits of Qingchuan Wu, which can provide support for the breeding of plants with high medicinal value and disease resistance. The application of Marker-assisted selection (MAS) in the breeding program has significantly enhanced the breeding efficiency, accelerated the breeding process of superior varieties, and ensured the sustainable cultivation of Qingchuan Wu. This study provides a useful reference for the application of molecular breeding technology in the field of traditional Chinese medicine and lays a foundation for the development of new germplasm with improved medicinal properties.

Qingchuan Wu; Molecular markers; Marker-assisted selection; Bioactive compounds; Medicinal breeding