yeping han , Haimei Wang

1 Institute of Life Sciences, Jiyang Colloge of Zhejiang A&F University, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China
2 Hainan Institute of Tropical Agricultural Resources, Sanya, 572025, Hainan, China
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International Journal of Molecular Ecology and Conservation, 2025, Vol. 15, No. 6   
Received: 07 Oct., 2025    Accepted: 27 Nov., 2025    Published: 13 Dec., 2025

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This study systematically analyzed the key challenges in the breeding process of bird's nest fruit, including the narrow genetic background of germplasm resources, low cultivation efficiency and insufficient disease resistance, and proposed targeted improvement strategies. Specifically, they include: improving cultivation efficiency by regulating flowering genes and breeding germplasm with strong self-compatibility; shortening the breeding cycle by using molecular marker-assisted selection (MAS) and tissue culture technology; exploring disease resistance genes in wild or local germplasm, and applying gene editing technology (such as CRISPR/Cas9) to improve the disease resistance of plants. In addition, the study emphasizes the integrated integration of breeding and cultivation technology, such as establishing a high-throughput phenotyping platform, breeding for facility environment adaptability, and developing specialty varieties that meet market demand. This study provides a clear breeding idea and technical path for the genetic improvement of bird's nest fruit varieties, which has important theoretical and practical significance for promoting the sustainable development of the bird's nest fruit industry and increasing farmers' income.

Yellow pitaya; Breeding strategy; Cultivation efficiency; Disease resistance; Gene editing