Plant genetic resources: the basis for technological solutions in various industries
https://doi.org/10.30901/2227-8834-2025-4-249-256
Abstract
Efficient science-intensive utilization of plant genetic resources can supply diverse industries with not just a raw bioresource base, but also high-tech products with desired properties, designed to reduce environmental impacts, minimize waste, and save energy and other resources. Examples of the uses of plant raw materials in various industrial sectors are discussed, as well as methods for laboratory evaluation of plant genetic resources to maximize the utilization of genetic diversity in the early stages of the research and production cycle “Collections – Breeding – Seed production – Plant production – Processing”. These technological approaches make it possible to increase the efficiency of plant breeding for the development of raw material properties. Promising methods for targeted in vivo modification of plant product properties through the use of genetic technologies are also discussed.
Supporting agencies: This article was prepared with financial support from the state program for the Sirius Federal Territory “Scientific and technological development of the Sirius Federal Territory” (Agreement No. 18-03 dated Sept. 10, 2024). The authors thank the reviewers for their contribution to the peer review of this work.
About the Authors
E. K. Khlestkina
N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources; Sirius University of Science and Technology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Elena K. Khlestkina, Dr. Sci. (Biology), Corresponding Member of the RAS, Director, VIR; Research Area Manager, Sirius University of Science and Technology, Research Center of Genetics and Life Sciences
42, 44 Bolshaya Morskaya Street, St. Petersburg, 190000 Russia; 1 Olimpiysky Ave., Sirius Settlem., Sirius Federal Territory, Krasnodar Territory 354340, Russia
I. V. Rozanova
Sirius University of Science and Technology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Irina V. Rozanova, Cand. Sci. (Biology), Senior Researcher, Sirius University of Science and Technology, Research Center of Genetics and Life Sciences
1 Olimpiysky Ave., Sirius Settlem., Sirius Federal Territory, Krasnodar Territory 354340, Russia
O. S. Efremova
N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources; Sirius University of Science and Technology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Olga S. Efremova, Cand. Sci. (Agriculture), Leading Specialist, VIR; Research Specialist, Sirius University of Science and Technology, Research Center of Genetics and Life Sciences
42, 44 Bolshaya Morskaya Street, St. Petersburg, 190000 Russia; 1 Olimpiysky Ave., Sirius Settlem., Sirius Federal Territory, Krasnodar Territory 354340, Russia
E. A. Krylova
N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources; Sirius University of Science and Technology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ekaterina A. Krylova, Cand. Sci. (Biology), Senior Researcher, Acting Head of a Group, VIR; Senior Researcher, Sirius University of Science and Technology, Research Center of Genetics and Life Sciences
42, 44 Bolshaya Morskaya Street, St. Petersburg 190000, Russia; 1 Olimpiysky Ave., Sirius Settlem., Sirius Federal Territory, Krasnodar Territory 354340, Russia
Yu. V. Ukhatova
N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources; Sirius University of Science and Technology
Yulia V. Ukhatova, Cand. Sci. (Biology), Deputy Director, VIR:; Senior Researcher, Sirius University of Science and Technology, Research Center of Genetics and Life Sciences
42, 44 Bolshaya Morskaya Street, St. Petersburg 190000, Russia; 1 Olimpiysky Ave., Sirius Settlem., Sirius Federal Territory, Krasnodar Territory 354340, Russia
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Khlestkina E.K., Rozanova I.V., Efremova O.S., Krylova E.A., Ukhatova Yu.V. Plant genetic resources: the basis for technological solutions in various industries. Proceedings on applied botany, genetics and breeding. 2025;186(4):249-256. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.30901/2227-8834-2025-4-249-256
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