New Phytologist,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
229(5), P. 2525 - 2534
Published: Oct. 17, 2020
Legumes
form
a
symbiosis
with
atmospheric
nitrogen
(N2
)-fixing
soil
rhizobia,
resulting
in
new
root
organs
called
nodules
that
enable
N2
-fixation.
Nodulation
is
costly
process
tightly
regulated
by
the
host
through
autoregulation
of
nodulation
(AON)
and
nitrate-dependent
regulation
nodulation.
Both
pathways
require
legume-specific
CLAVATA/ESR-related
(CLE)
peptides.
Nitrogen-induced
nodulation-suppressing
CLE
peptides
have
not
previously
been
investigated
Medicago
truncatula,
for
which
only
rhizobia-induced
MtCLE12
MtCLE13
characterised.
Here,
we
report
on
novel
MtCLE34
MtCLE35
control.
The
five
legume
species
were
classified
into
three
clades
based
sequence
homology
phylogeny.
This
approached
identified
four
peptide
orthologues
Pisum
sativum.
Whereas
are
induced
respond
to
both
rhizobia
nitrate.
was
as
pseudogene
lacking
functional
CLE-domain.
found
inhibit
SUNN-
RDN1-dependent
manner
via
overexpression
analysis.
Together,
our
findings
indicate
specific
role
AON,
while
regulates
nodule
numbers
response
likely
had
similar
MtCLE35,
but
its
function
lost
due
premature
nonsense
mutation.
Nature Genetics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
54(10), P. 1553 - 1563
Published: Sept. 22, 2022
Abstract
Complete
and
accurate
reference
genomes
annotations
provide
fundamental
resources
for
functional
genomics
crop
breeding.
Here
we
report
a
de
novo
assembly
annotation
of
pea
cultivar
ZW6
with
contig
N50
8.98
Mb,
which
features
243-fold
increase
in
length
evident
improvements
the
continuity
quality
sequence
complex
repeat
regions
compared
existing
one.
Genome
diversity
118
cultivated
wild
demonstrated
that
Pisum
abyssinicum
is
separate
species
different
from
P.
fulvum
sativum
within
.
Quantitative
trait
locus
analyses
uncovered
two
known
Mendel’s
genes
related
to
stem
(
Le/le
)
seed
shape
R/r
as
well
some
candidate
pod
form
studied
by
Mendel.
A
pan-genome
116
accessions
was
constructed,
pan-genes
preferred
showed
distinct
enrichment,
indicating
potential
value
them
breeding
future.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Jan. 24, 2020
White
lupin
(Lupinus
albus
L.)
is
an
annual
crop
cultivated
for
its
protein-rich
seeds.
It
adapted
to
poor
soils
due
the
production
of
cluster
roots,
which
are
made
dozens
determinate
lateral
roots
that
drastically
improve
soil
exploration
and
nutrient
acquisition
(mostly
phosphate).
Using
long-read
sequencing
technologies,
we
provide
a
high-quality
genome
sequence
accession
white
(2n
=
50,
451
Mb),
as
well
de
novo
assemblies
landrace
wild
relative.
We
describe
modern
displaying
increased
capacity
through
early
establishment
roots.
also
show
how
seed
quality
may
have
been
impacted
by
domestication
in
term
protein
profiles
alkaloid
content.
The
availability
assembly
together
with
companion
genomic
transcriptomic
resources
will
enable
development
breeding
strategies
increase
stabilize
yield.
Legume Science,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
2(2)
Published: April 7, 2020
Abstract
Legumes
represent
the
second
most
important
family
of
crop
plants
after
grasses,
accounting
for
approximately
27%
world's
production.
Past
domestication
processes
resulted
in
a
high
degree
relatedness
between
modern
varieties
crops,
leading
to
narrower
genetic
base
cultivated
germplasm
prone
pests
and
diseases.
Crop
wild
relatives
(CWRs)
harbor
diversity
tested
by
natural
selection
range
environments.
To
fully
understand
exploit
local
adaptation
CWR,
studies
geographical
centers
origin
combining
ecology,
physiology,
genetics
are
needed.
With
advent
genomics
computation,
combined
with
systematic
phenotyping,
it
is
feasible
revisit
accessions
landraces
prioritize
their
use
breeding,
providing
sources
disease
resistances;
tolerances
drought,
heat,
frost,
salinity
abiotic
stresses;
nutrient
densities
across
major
minor
elements;
food
quality
traits.
Establishment
hybrid
populations
CWRs
gives
breeders
considerable
benefit
prebreeding
tool
identifying
harnessing
alleles
provides
extremely
valuable
long‐term
resources.
There
need
further
collecting
both
ex
situ
conservation
CWR
these
taxa
face
habitat
loss
degradation
climate
change.
In
this
review,
we
focus
on
three
legume
crops
domesticated
Fertile
Crescent,
pea,
chickpea,
lentil,
summarize
current
state
potential
respective
improvement.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Nov. 26, 2019
Genome-wide
association
study
(GWAS)
was
completed
to
identify
loci
associated
with
agronomic
(days
flowering,
days
maturity,
plant
height,
seed
yield
and
weight),
morphology
(shape
dimpling)
quality
(protein,
starch
fibre
concentrations)
traits
of
field
pea
(Pisum
sativum
L.).
A
collection
135
accessions
from
23
different
breeding
programs
in
Africa
(Ethiopia),
Asia
(India),
Australia,
Europe
(Belarus,
Czech
Republic,
Denmark,
France,
Lithuania,
Netherlands,
Russia,
Sweden,
Ukraine
United
Kingdom)
North
America
(Canada
USA),
used
for
the
GWAS.
The
were
genotyped
using
genotyping-by-sequencing
(GBS).
After
filtering
a
minimum
read
depth
five,
minor
allele
frequency
0.05,
16,877
high
SNPs
selected
determine
marker-trait
associations
(MTA).
LD
decay
(LD1/2max,
90)
across
chromosomes
varied
20
80
kb.
Population
structure
analysis
grouped
into
nine
subpopulations.
evaluated
multi-year,
multi-location
trials
Olomouc
(Czech
Republic),
Fargo,
Dakota
(USA),
Rosthern
Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan
(Canada)
2013
2017.
Each
trait
phenotyped
at
least
five
location-years.
MTAs
that
consistent
multiple
identified.
Chr5LG3_566189651
Chr5LG3_572899434
Chr2LG1_409403647
lodging
resistance,
Chr1LG6_57305683
Chr1LG6_366513463
grain
yield,
Chr1LG6_176606388,
Chr2LG1_457185,
Chr3LG5_234519042
Chr7LG7_8229439
concentration,
Chr3LG5_194530376
protein
concentration
identified
locations
years.
This
research
SNP
markers
important
are
potential
marker-assisted
selection
towards
rapid
cultivar
improvement.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Feb. 26, 2020
Abstract
White
lupin
(
Lupinus
albus
)
is
a
legume
crop
that
develops
cluster
roots
and
has
high
phosphorus
(P)-use
efficiency
(PUE)
in
low-P
soils.
Here,
we
assemble
the
genome
of
white
find
it
evolved
from
whole-genome
triplication
(WGT)
event.
We
then
decipher
its
diploid
ancestral
reconstruct
three
sub-genomes.
Based
on
results,
further
reveal
sub-genome
dominance
genic
expression
different
sub-genomes
varying
relation
to
their
transposable
element
(TE)
density.
The
PUE
genes
have
been
expanded
through
WGT
as
well
tandem
dispersed
duplications.
Furthermore,
characterize
four
main
pathways
for
PUE,
which
include
carbon
fixation,
root
formation,
soil-P
remobilization,
cellular-P
reuse.
Among
these,
auxin
modulation
may
be
important
formation
involvement
potential
LaABCG36
s
LaABCG37
s.
These
findings
provide
insights
into
evolution
adaptation
lupin.
Legume Science,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
3(3)
Published: May 11, 2021
Abstract
Legumes
are
an
excellent
source
of
proteins
and
health‐promoting
phytochemicals.
Recognizing
their
importance
in
human
nutrition
sustainable
agricultural
production,
significant
efforts
currently
being
made
to
accelerate
genetic
gain
related
yield,
stress
resilience,
nutritional
quality.
Recent
increases
genomic
resources
for
multiple
legume
crops
have
laid
a
solid
foundation
application
transformative
breeding
technologies
such
as
selection
genome
editing
crop
improvement.
In
this
review,
we
focus
on
the
recent
plant‐specific
advances
CRISPR/Cas9‐based
gene
technology
discuss
challenges
opportunities
harnessing
innovative
targeted
improvement
traits
crops.
Gene‐editing
methods
been
successfully
established
soybean,
cowpea,
chickpea,
model
legumes
Medicago
truncatula
Lotus
japonicus
.
However,
recalcitrance
other
vitro
transfer
regeneration
has
posed
serious
challenge
editing.
We
various
modifications
culture
methods,
terms
choice
explant,
media
composition,
DNA
delivery
gene‐editing
detection
that
can
potentially
improve
rate
transformation
whole
plant
Although
bring
enormous
benefits
breeding,
regulatory
hurdles
cause
concern.
compare
environments
existing
European
Union
United
States
America.
A
favorable
framework
public
acceptance
important
factors
realizing
CRISPR's
potential
global
food
security.
Plant and Cell Physiology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
62(9), P. 1494 - 1500
Published: July 10, 2021
ABSTRACT
Although
RNA
sequencing
(RNAseq)
has
been
becoming
the
main
transcriptomic
approach
in
model
legume
Medicago
truncatula,
there
is
currently
no
genome-wide
gene
expression
atlas
covering
whole
set
of
RNAseq
data
published
for
this
species.
Nowadays,
such
a
tool
highly
valuable
to
provide
global
view
wide
range
conditions
and
tissues/organs.
Here,
we
present
MtExpress,
that
compiles
an
exhaustive
M.
truncatula
(https://medicago.toulouse.inrae.fr/MtExpress).
MtExpress
makes
use
recent
releases
genome
sequence
annotation,
as
well
up-to-date
tools
perform
mapping,
quality
control,
statistical
analysis
normalization
data.
combines
semi-automated
pipelines
with
manual
re-labeling
organization
samples
produce
attractive
user-friendly
interface,
fully
integrated
other
available
genomic
resources.
Importantly,
flexible,
terms
both
queries,
e.g.
allowing
searches
names
orthologous
IDs
from
Arabidopsis
species,
outputs,
customize
visualization
redirect
study
relevant
webservers.
Thanks
its
pipeline,
will
be
frequently
updated
follow
rapid
pace
publications,
constant
improvement
annotation.
also
hosts
legacy
GeneChip
originally
stored
Gene
Expression
Atlas,
very
complementary
resource.