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Breeding of Caladium Vent.

Caladium Vent. is a genus of Araceae, native to tropical South America, and is widely used in potted plants and landscaping for its bright leaf color and diverse leaf shape. Cross-breeding has been the main method of Caladium Vent. Breeding, with a new variety selection focusing on traits such as vibrant leaf color, novel mottling patterns, multiple leaves, and high tuber-yielding ability. Currently, breeding goals for Caladium Vent. are brighter leaf color, greater disease resistance, and cold resistance.

Lifeasible is dedicated to improving the traits of Caladium Vent. Using protoplast culture, somatic cell hybridization, genetic transformation, genome and transcriptome sequencing, and targeted gene editing technologies.

What We Follow

Based on the sequencing of the genome and transcriptome of several Caladium Vent. variants, we can design highly specific guide RNAs and other vectors for precision breeding or targeted gene editing of Caladium Vent.

Breeding of Caladium Vent.

Figure 1. Transcript GO annotation classification statistics graph. (Liu Q, et al., 2021)Figure 1. Circular gene map of the complete chloroplast genomes of four Caladium species. (Ye Y et al., 2022)

What We Provide

Color Improvement

The ornamental value of Caladium Vent. depends to a large extent on its leaf characteristics, including the number, size, type, color, and chromatic pattern of the leaves. We are working on studying the coloration pattern of the Caladium Vent. and expect to create varieties with novel coloration patterns through molecular breeding techniques.

Disease Resistance Improvement

Common pathogens of Caladium Vent. include Pythium, pathogenic Xanthomonas, and Fusarium. Based on the screened commercial Caladium Vent. varieties, we have identified many varieties that are resistant to fungal and bacterial pathogens. We have been working on resistance mechanisms in disease-resistant varieties and expect to breed new resistant varieties through molecular breeding techniques.

Cold Resistance Improvement

Caladium Vent. is a tropical plant very sensitive to low temperatures and cold damage. This low-temperature sensitivity limits the use of Caladium Vent. in landscape species in subtropical and temperate regions, reduces the plant's performance, and limits the production and transportation of Caladium Vent. We are committed to breeding new varieties with cold resistance by studying the differences between varieties with different low-temperature sensitivity and using molecular breeding techniques.

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The molecular breeding of ornamental flowers is a complex and difficult operation, and we are limited in our services. If you would like to learn more about breeding ornamental flowers, please click to jump to the following pages.

  • Breeding of Flower Color
  • Cold Stress Tolerance Breeding
  • Disease Resistance Breeding

Lifeasible provides the most comprehensive and efficient solutions for breeding ornamental flowers. We are committed to helping our customers cultivate more ornamental flowers. We look forward to providing you with the most professional and efficient service to meet your individual needs. If you are interested in our services or have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

References

  1. Li SJ, et al. Enhanced anthocyanin synthesis in foliage plant Caladium bicolor. Plant Cell Rep. 2005 Mar; 23(10-11): 716-20.
  2. Ye Y, et al. Complete Chloroplast Genome Sequences of Four Species in the Caladium Genus: Comparative and Phylogenetic Analyses. Genes (Basel). 2022 Nov 22; 13(12): 2180.

※ It should be noted that our service is only used for research.

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