not much progress has been made in
mulberry. Although a few isolated efforts to transfer reporter genes like GUS through A. tumefaciensand particle
bombardment, no intense research has been made to develop mulberry with desired genes transferred. Finally, it is
essential to develop protocols for easy and rapid development of haploids through andro- and gynogenesis. Homozygous lines through doubled haploids can be of much use in
deducing the genetic basis of many highly important agronomic traits in mulberry and also to develop genetic maps
and QTLs for important traits like leaf yields, leaf quality
and stress resistance. These would be essential techniques
for the long-term preservation of important mulberry germplasm and genetic resources (Vijayan et al. 2011).