Published Book Detail

Genetic Breeding and Cultivation of Asparagus in China

Chief Editors: Helong Chen¹, Yanpo Cao², Weihuai Wu¹, Shibei Tan¹, Kexian Yi¹

Associate Editors: Yuling Yin³, Jinsong Zhou³, Tao Chen⁴, Yanqiong Liang¹, Jianfeng Qin⁴, Zuolong Huang⁵

¹Environment and Plant Protection Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences

²Institute of Cash Crops, Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences

³Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences

⁴Guangxi Subtropical Crops Research Institute

⁵Guangnan County Agricultural and Rural Green Development Center

*For Correspondence

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the genetic breeding and cultivation of asparagus in China, covering fundamental aspects such as botanical characteristics and conventional breeding methods, as well as advanced biotechnological approaches including molecular marker-assisted selection, transgenic modification, CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing, and polyploid induction. It also explores stress tolerance mechanisms—such as salt, drought, and heat resistance—and their molecular basis, supported by transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses. Additionally, the work highlights the development and characteristics of elite Chinese asparagus germplasm and varieties, offering valuable insights for researchers, breeders, and agricultural practitioners dedicated to asparagus improvement and sustainable production.

Keywords

Asparagus, Genetic Breeding, Molecular Markers, CRISPR/Cas9, Salt Tolerance, Transcriptomics, Metabolomics, Tetraploid Induction, Germplasm Resources, Chinese Varieties