Domestication of Perennial Flax Using an Ideotype Approach for Oilseed, Cut Flower, and Garden Performance
Flaxseed (<i>Linum usitatissimum</i>) has recently grown in popularity as a health food due to its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Many undomesticated <i>Linum</i> species possess a similar oil profile, in addition to perenniality, and could, therefore, provide similar pr...
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doaj-a3754663f2c04b818a608708f0ceaa5a2021-04-02T11:31:28ZengMDPI AGAgronomy2073-43952019-11-0191170710.3390/agronomy9110707agronomy9110707Domestication of Perennial Flax Using an Ideotype Approach for Oilseed, Cut Flower, and Garden PerformanceDavid G. Tork0Neil O. Anderson1Donald L. Wyse2Kevin J. Betts3Department of Horticultural Science, University of Minnesota, 1970 Folwell Ave, St. Paul, MN 55108, USADepartment of Horticultural Science, University of Minnesota, 1970 Folwell Ave, St. Paul, MN 55108, USADepartment of Agronomy and Plant Genetics, University of Minnesota, 1991 Upper Buford Circle, St. Paul, MN 55108, USADepartment of Agronomy and Plant Genetics, University of Minnesota, 1991 Upper Buford Circle, St. Paul, MN 55108, USAFlaxseed (<i>Linum usitatissimum</i>) has recently grown in popularity as a health food due to its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Many undomesticated <i>Linum</i> species possess a similar oil profile, in addition to perenniality, and could, therefore, provide similar products in addition to ecosystem services such as soil retention, improvements in water quality, and pollinator services. Many <i>Linum</i> species also possess ornamental qualities, e.g., blue flowers, which could provide added value as a new cut flower crop or garden herbaceous perennial. A perennial flax breeding program will be initiated by screening of <i>Linum</i> accessions for key agronomic and horticultural traits. Herein, we outline an ideotype approach which will enable identification of top herbaceous perennial candidates for domestication based on qualities relevant to oilseed, cut flower, and garden herbaceous perennial crop uses. In this review, we summarize the concept of ideotype breeding as it relates to perennial crop domestication and outline considerations for ideotype design. The tools outlined herein should prove useful to other breeders and especially for undomesticated crops. Whether the ideotype concept is applied as a framework for selection or simply as a means of generating hypotheses, applying this approach can provide structure to breeding programs with complex objectives.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/9/11/707ideotypecrop domesticationperennial grainsfloricultureplant breeding<i>linum</i>ecosystem services |
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David G. Tork Neil O. Anderson Donald L. Wyse Kevin J. Betts Domestication of Perennial Flax Using an Ideotype Approach for Oilseed, Cut Flower, and Garden Performance Agronomy ideotype crop domestication perennial grains floriculture plant breeding <i>linum</i> ecosystem services |
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Domestication of Perennial Flax Using an Ideotype Approach for Oilseed, Cut Flower, and Garden Performance |
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Domestication of Perennial Flax Using an Ideotype Approach for Oilseed, Cut Flower, and Garden Performance |
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Domestication of Perennial Flax Using an Ideotype Approach for Oilseed, Cut Flower, and Garden Performance |
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Domestication of Perennial Flax Using an Ideotype Approach for Oilseed, Cut Flower, and Garden Performance |
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Domestication of Perennial Flax Using an Ideotype Approach for Oilseed, Cut Flower, and Garden Performance |
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domestication of perennial flax using an ideotype approach for oilseed, cut flower, and garden performance |
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Flaxseed (<i>Linum usitatissimum</i>) has recently grown in popularity as a health food due to its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Many undomesticated <i>Linum</i> species possess a similar oil profile, in addition to perenniality, and could, therefore, provide similar products in addition to ecosystem services such as soil retention, improvements in water quality, and pollinator services. Many <i>Linum</i> species also possess ornamental qualities, e.g., blue flowers, which could provide added value as a new cut flower crop or garden herbaceous perennial. A perennial flax breeding program will be initiated by screening of <i>Linum</i> accessions for key agronomic and horticultural traits. Herein, we outline an ideotype approach which will enable identification of top herbaceous perennial candidates for domestication based on qualities relevant to oilseed, cut flower, and garden herbaceous perennial crop uses. In this review, we summarize the concept of ideotype breeding as it relates to perennial crop domestication and outline considerations for ideotype design. The tools outlined herein should prove useful to other breeders and especially for undomesticated crops. Whether the ideotype concept is applied as a framework for selection or simply as a means of generating hypotheses, applying this approach can provide structure to breeding programs with complex objectives. |
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ideotype crop domestication perennial grains floriculture plant breeding <i>linum</i> ecosystem services |
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