Advances in Breeding Strategies of Common Sage (Salvia officinalis L.)
摘要
Common sage, Salvia officinalis, is a fragrant, medicinal herbMedicinal herb with a broad range of pharmacological and culinaryCulinary applications. In traditional medicine, S. officinalis is highly prized because it has been used for centuries to treat conditions like inflammation, infection, and antioxidantsAntioxidant. Furthermore, because of its fragrant leaves, it is a mainstay in cuisines all over the world. SageSage (Salvia officinalis) cultivationCultivation requires particular soil types, environmental conditions, and management strategies to maximize yield and quality; however, sage cultivationCultivation is still difficult due to its susceptibility to a range of biotic and abiotic stressesBiotic and abiotic stresses. Diverse germplasmGermplasm ensures the availability of the traits needed for environmental adaptation and the development of better cultivarsCultivars. Enhancement of yield, quality, and stress toleranceStress tolerance have been the primary objectives of genetic development programs for S. officinalis. These efforts aim to speed up the development of superior cultivarsCultivars through a combination of conventional and molecular breedingMolecular breeding techniques. Breeding strategiesBreeding strategies are designed to tackle particular issues like environmental stress, diseaseDiseases resistance, and market demands. The integration of genomicGenomics toolsMarker-assisted selection, marker-assisted selectionSelection, hybridizationHybridization techniques, tissue cultureTissue culture techniques and traditional breedingTraditional Breeding methods are promising avenues for achieving desired traits in S. officinalis cultivarsCultivars. The chapter demonstrates the medicinal, culinaryCulinary, and economic significance of S. officinalis in a variety of contexts. The chapter also offers significant insights for researchers, breeders, and stakeholders engaged in the cultivationCultivation and use of this adaptable plant species by clarifying cultivationCultivation methods, germplasmGermplasm resources, genetic improvementGenetic improvement initiatives, and breeding strategiesBreeding strategies.