Tianhui Shi^1,3* , Jungui Xu^2* , Yuxin He^1,3 , Zizhong Wang² , Zhen Liu¹

1 Hainan Institute of Zhejiang University, Sanya, 572024, Hainan, China
2 Hainan Huitian Agriculture Co., Ltd., Sanya, 572024, Hainan, China
3 College of Agricultural & Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, Zhejiang, China
*These authors contributed equally to this work
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Genomics and Applied Biology, 2024, Vol. 15, No. 6   doi: 10.5376/gab.2024.15.0034
Received: 07 Nov., 2024    Accepted: 11 Dec., 2024    Published: 24 Dec., 2024

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Shi T.H., Xu J.G., He Y.X., Wang Z.Z., and Liu Z., 2024, Advances in genomic research and genetic improvement of cactaceae plants, Genomics and Applied Biology, 15(6): 332-344 (doi: 10.5376/gab.2024.15.0034)

Cactaceae plants have garnered widespread attention due to their unique Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM) pathway and their adaptability to arid environments. This study explores the advancements in genomic research and genetic improvement of Cactaceae, focusing on the integration of traditional breeding and modern molecular breeding techniques. Traditional methods such as selective breeding and hybrid breeding have achieved significant progress in enhancing drought resistance and fruit quality but face challenges such as long breeding cycles and high genetic complexity. Modern techniques, including molecular markers, functional genomics, and gene editing, provide new pathways for more efficient genetic improvement. The study also highlights that the construction of high-density genetic maps and the analysis of gene regulatory networks have significantly facilitated the precise localization of genes associated with target traits. This study underscores that integrating traditional and modern technologies can accelerate the genetic improvement of Cactaceae, supporting sustainable agriculture and ecosystem stability.

Cactaceae; Genomic research; Genetic improvement; Breeding techniques; Molecular markers; Functional genomics