Molecular Plant Breeding 2025, Vol.16, No.1, 55-62 http://genbreedpublisher.com/index.php/mpb 61 7.3 Enhancing efficiency in breeding programs The efficiency of potato breeding programs can be significantly enhanced through the integration of MAS and genomic selection with traditional breeding methods. The use of MAS for early-stage selection has been shown to reduce the workload and increase the efficiency of breeding programs by enabling the rapid identification of desirable genotypes. For instance, the application of MAS for frost tolerance and late blight resistance has demonstrated practical advantages in screening early breeding offspring, thereby accelerating the development of resistant cultivars (Beketova et al., 2021; Tu et al, 2023). High-throughput phenotyping systems, equipped with automated imaging sensors and ground- or aerial-based vehicles, further complement these efforts by providing accurate and rapid phenotypic data. The combination of these advanced tools and methodologies allows for a more streamlined and cost-effective breeding process, ultimately leading to the faster release of improved potato varieties with multiple desirable traits (Meade et al., 2019). Acknowledgments Thanks to Dr. Li from the Hainan Institution of Biotechnology for her assistance in references collection and discussion for this work completion. Funding This research received funding from the Ningbo Public Welfare Research Technology Project(2024S014); Breeding of New Dry Grain Varieties in Zhejiang Province(2021C02064-1-5) and Ningbo Key Laboratory of Testing and Control for Characteristic Agro-Product Quality and Safety. Conflict of Interest Disclosure The authors affirm that this research was conducted without any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. 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