Laser applications in seed germination, mutation breeding and gene engineering for forestry and horticulture

Laser radiation has a very high power density so it has been used in accelerating seed germination and mutation breeding, and can be applied in new technical methods to improve the genes of trees and plants. We discuss the mechanism of the biological effects of laser radiation, then review the applications of lasers in accelerating seed germination, mutation breeding and gene engineering of forest trees and horticultural plants.