Mutation breeding in the ERA of genomics: New frontiers in horticultural research

Abstract

Mutations can arise from changes in DNA or from the process of cell division or replication. When it is desirable to improve one or two traits of a variety with good adaptability, the use of mutations in direct plant breeding becomes more significant. The significance of mutant breeding in horticulture crops is addressed in this paper. It assesses novel biotechnology strategies and potential mutation breeding. A new era of crop enhancement mutation breeding is being ushered in by molecular mutation breeding. Mutation breeding will be essential in improving crops and addressing issues with global food security in the upcoming years and decades. Therefore, the purpose of this review study is to assess the role of mutant breeding in horticulture research and examine its potential applications.