Emerging genomic tools for legume breeding: current status and future prospects
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Manish K Pandey, Manish Roorkiwal, Vikas Singh, Abirami Ramalingam, Hima bindu Kudapa, Mahendar Thudi, Annapurna Chitikineni, Abhishek Rathore, Rajeev Varshney. (2/5/2016). Emerging genomic tools for legume breeding: current status and future prospects. Frontiers in Plant Science, 07 (455), pp. 1-18.
Abstract
Legumes play a vital role in ensuring global nutritional food security and improving soil
quality through nitrogen fixation. Accelerated higher genetic gains is required to meet
the demand of ever increasing global population. In recent years, speedy developments
have been witnessed in legume genomics due to advancements in next-generation
sequencing (NGS) and high-throughput genotyping technologies. Reference genome
sequences for many legume crops have been reported in the last 5 years. The
availability of the draft genome sequences and re-sequencing of elite genotypes for
several important legume crops have made it possible to identify structural variations
at large scale. Availability of large-scale genomic resources and low-cost and highthroughput
genotyping technologies are enhancing the efficiency and resolution of
genetic mapping and marker-trait association studies. Most importantly, deployment of
molecular breeding approaches has resulted in development of improved lines in some
legume crops such as chickpea and groundnut. In order to support genomics-driven
crop improvement at a fast pace, the deployment of breeder-friendly genomics and
decision support tools seems appear to be critical in breeding programs in developing
countries. This review provides an overview of emerging genomics and informatics
tools/approaches that will be the key driving force for accelerating genomics-assisted
breeding and ultimately ensuring nutritional and food security in developing countries
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Pandey, Manish K https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4101-6530
Roorkiwal, Manish https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6595-281X
Thudi, Mahendar https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2851-6837
Rathore, Abhishek https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6887-4095
Roorkiwal, Manish https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6595-281X
Thudi, Mahendar https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2851-6837
Rathore, Abhishek https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6887-4095