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Cryotherapy-Based Methods for Virus and Viroid Eradication in Horticultural Plants.
Jing-Wei Li1, Min-Rui Wang2, Zhibo Hamborg3
1Institute of Vegetable Industry Technology Research, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China.
Plant Disease
|May 22, 2025
Summary
Cryotherapy offers a novel biotechnology for producing pathogen-free horticultural plants, crucial for sustainable agriculture and global food security. This method efficiently eradicates harmful viruses and viroids, safeguarding crop production.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Plant Pathology
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Global food security is threatened by rapid population growth, necessitating sustainable agricultural practices.
- Virus and viroid diseases significantly limit high-value horticultural crop production.
- Producing pathogen-free plants is essential for managing these diseases and their spread.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent developments in cryotherapy for eradicating viruses and viroids in horticultural plants.
- To discuss the mechanisms behind cryotherapy's effectiveness in pathogen elimination.
- To propose future research directions for optimizing cryotherapy applications.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of cryotherapy applications in horticultural plant propagation.
- Analysis of mechanisms involved in virus and viroid eradication via cryotherapy.
- Synthesis of current advancements and challenges in the field.
Main Results:
- Cryotherapy is a promising, efficient biotechnological tool for producing virus- and viroid-free horticultural plants.
- The review details updated information on cryotherapy's development and application in pathogen eradication.
- Understanding the underlying mechanisms can enhance the efficacy of cryotherapy.
Conclusions:
- Cryotherapy represents a significant advancement in managing viral and viroid diseases in horticulture.
- Further research is needed to fully optimize cryotherapy protocols for broad application.
- This technology is vital for ensuring sustainable horticultural production and global food security.
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