Annie Nyu

The HITAR Institute Canada, British Columbia, Canada
Author    Correspondence author
International Journal of Molecular Evolution and Biodiversity, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 5   
Received: 27 Aug., 2024    Accepted: 06 Oct., 2024    Published: 14 Oct., 2024

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This study summarizes the domestication history, genetic diversity, and genomic advancements of the fig (Ficus carica L.), exploring the genetic evolution of this ancient crop from its wild origins to cultivation. As one of the early domesticated crops in the Mediterranean region, figs demonstrate a transition from sexual to asexual reproduction, a change that facilitated the rapid accumulation of genetic variation in cultivation. Through high-throughput genomic sequencing and epigenetic marker analysis, the research reveals the genetic and epigenetic regulatory mechanisms during fig domestication. Moreover, the study explores the potential applications of current genome editing technologies such as CRISPR/Cas9 in fig breeding, offering new strategies for improving disease resistance, fruit quality, and yield in figs. The advancements in genomics provide a valuable scientific foundation for the sustainable development and agricultural practices of figs, while also paving new paths for future breeding strategies and agricultural innovations.

Fig domestication; Genetic diversity; Genomics; CRISPR/Cas9; Epigenetics