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http://dx.doi.org/10.5010/JPB.2015.42.4.336

Current status and prospects of blueberry genomics research  

Kim, Jin Gook (Dept. of Horticulture, Gyeongsang National University, Insti. of Agric. & Life Sci., Gyeongsang National University)
Yun, Hae Keun (Department of Horticulture & Life science, Yeungnam University)
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Journal of Plant Biotechnology / v.42, no.4, 2015 , pp. 336-341 More about this Journal
Abstract
Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) is a bush that grows well at special cultural environments such as acid soil, high organic matter content, and a good drainage and aeration compared to other general crops. Blueberries are well known to contain high amounts of anthocyanins and phenolic compounds, resulting in high antioxidant activity that provides health benefits, and expanding the cultivation areas and consumer's demand in the worldwide. However, the full genome of blueberry has not been announced until now. Furthermore, the genomic analysis and transcriptome approaches are not so popular compare to major crops such as orange, apple, and grape. The aim of the review about blueberry genomic research is to establish the platform for setting blueberry breeding target, increasing proficiency of blueberry research, and making the practical cultivation techniques in Korea. The main topics in the blueberry genomic research including transcriptome, genetic mapping, and various markers are related with cold hardiness, chilling requirement, hot tolerance, anthocyanin content, and flavonoid synthesis pathway on various tissues like flower bud, leaf bud, shoot, root, and berry fruit. The review of the current status of blueberry genomic research will provide basic information to the breeders and researchers and will contribute to development of blueberry industry with sustainable productions and increase of blueberry consumption as new profitable crops in Korea.
Keywords
Vaccinium; Genomics; Marker assisted breeding; Transcriptome;
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