PLANT PHYSIOLOGY,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
188(4), P. 1950 - 1965
Published: Jan. 25, 2022
Abstract
Accurate
germplasm
characterization
is
a
vital
step
for
accelerating
crop
genetic
improvement,
which
remains
largely
infeasible
crops
such
as
bread
wheat
(Triticum
aestivum
L.),
has
complex
genome
that
undergoes
frequent
introgression
and
contains
many
structural
variations.
Here,
we
propose
genomic
strategy
called
ggComp,
integrates
resequencing
data
with
copy
number
variations
stratified
single-nucleotide
polymorphism
densities
to
enable
unsupervised
identification
of
pairwise
resource-based
Identity-By-Descent
(gIBD)
blocks.
The
reliability
ggComp
was
verified
in
cultivar
Nongda5181
by
dissecting
parental-descent
patterns
represented
inherited
With
gIBD
blocks
identified
among
212
accessions,
constructed
multi-scale
genomic-based
network.
At
the
whole-genome
level,
network
helps
clarify
pedigree
relationship,
demonstrate
flow,
identify
key
founder
lines.
chromosome
were
able
trace
utilization
1RS
modern
breeding
hitchhiked
segments.
single
block
scale,
dissected
germplasm-based
haplotypes
nicely
matched
previously
alleles
“Green
Revolution”
genes
can
guide
allele
mining
dissect
trajectory
beneficial
breeding.
Our
work
presents
model-based
framework
precisely
evaluating
resources
data.
A
database,
WheatCompDB
(http://wheat.cau.edu.cn/WheatCompDB/),
available
researchers
exploit
gIBDs
Nature,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
588(7837), P. 277 - 283
Published: Nov. 25, 2020
Abstract
Advances
in
genomics
have
expedited
the
improvement
of
several
agriculturally
important
crops
but
similar
efforts
wheat
(
Triticum
spp.)
been
more
challenging.
This
is
largely
owing
to
size
and
complexity
genome
1
,
lack
genome-assembly
data
for
multiple
lines
2,3
.
Here
we
generated
ten
chromosome
pseudomolecule
five
scaffold
assemblies
hexaploid
explore
genomic
diversity
among
from
global
breeding
programs.
Comparative
analysis
revealed
extensive
structural
rearrangements,
introgressions
wild
relatives
differences
gene
content
resulting
complex
histories
aimed
at
improving
adaptation
diverse
environments,
grain
yield
quality,
resistance
stresses
4,5
We
provide
examples
outlining
utility
these
genomes,
including
a
detailed
multi-genome-derived
nucleotide-binding
leucine-rich
repeat
protein
repertoire
involved
disease
characterization
Sm1
6
associated
with
insect
resistance.
These
will
basis
functional
discovery
deliver
next
generation
modern
cultivars.
Molecular Plant,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 488 - 503
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Common
wheat
(Triticum
aestivum,
BBAADD)
is
a
major
staple
food
crop
worldwide.
The
diploid
progenitors
of
the
A
and
D
subgenomes
have
been
unequivocally
identified;
that
B,
however,
remains
ambiguous
controversial
but
suspected
to
be
related
species
Aegilops,
section
Sitopsis.
Here,
we
report
assembly
chromosome-level
genome
sequences
all
five
Sitopsis
species,
namely
Aegilops
bicornis,
Ae.
longissima,
searsii,
sharonensis,
speltoides,
as
well
partial
Amblyopyrum
muticum
(synonym
mutica)
for
phylogenetic
analysis.
Our
results
reveal
donor
common
B
subgenome
distinct,
most
probably
extinct,
diverged
from
an
ancestral
progenitor
lineage
which
still
extant
speltoides
Am.
belong.
In
addition,
identified
interspecific
genetic
introgressions
throughout
evolution
Triticum/Aegilops
complex.
various
assembled
sizes
(4.11–5.89
Gb)
with
high
proportions
repetitive
(85.99%–89.81%);
nonetheless,
they
retain
collinearity
other
genomes
or
in
Differences
size
were
primarily
due
independent
post-speciation
amplification
transposons.
We
also
set
genes
pertinent
important
agronomic
traits
can
harnessed
breeding.
These
newly
resources
provide
new
roadmap
evolutionary
studies
complex,
improvement.
Abstract
Global
warming
causes
a
range
of
negative
impacts
on
plants
especially
due
to
rapid
changes
in
temperatures,
alterations
rainfall
patterns,
floods
or
drought
conditions,
and
outbreaks
pests
diseases.
These,
turn,
affect
crop
production
reducing
the
quality
quantity
agricultural
produce.
Climatic
extremes
high
population
growth
significantly
increase
world’s
food
demand.
Therefore,
fulfilling
goal
attaining
security
for
present
future
generations
is
prime
importance.
Biotechnology
enables
creating
dramatic
crops
withstand
stress
which
difficult
attain
using
conventional
breeding
approaches.
It
viable
tool
used
improve
production.
The
development
biotechnological
approaches
such
as
genetic
engineering,
genome
editing,
RNA-mediated
gene
silencing
armored
with
next-generation
sequencing,
mapping
have
paved
way
precise
faster
modifications
plants.
Such
intensive
efforts
are
currently
underway
desirable
cultivars
meet
demand
support
sustainable
productivity
climate
change
adaptation.
The Plant Journal,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
110(1), P. 179 - 192
Published: Jan. 8, 2022
SUMMARY
Aegilops
is
a
close
relative
of
wheat
(
Triticum
spp.),
and
species
in
the
section
Sitopsis
represent
rich
reservoir
genetic
diversity
for
improvement
wheat.
To
understand
their
advance
utilization,
we
produced
whole‐genome
assemblies
longissima
speltoides
.
Whole‐genome
comparative
analysis,
along
with
recently
sequenced
sharonensis
genome,
showed
that
Ae.
genomes
are
highly
similar
most
closely
related
to
D
subgenome.
By
contrast,
genome
more
B
Haplotype
block
analysis
supported
idea
closest
subgenome,
highlighted
variable
genomic
regions
between
three
Genome‐wide
nucleotide‐binding
leucine‐rich
repeat
NLR
)
genes
revealed
species‐specific
lineage‐specific
variants,
demonstrating
potential
improvement.
Nature,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
632(8026), P. 823 - 831
Published: June 17, 2024
Abstract
Harnessing
genetic
diversity
in
major
staple
crops
through
the
development
of
new
breeding
capabilities
is
essential
to
ensure
food
security
1
.
Here
we
examined
and
phenotypic
A.
E.
Watkins
landrace
collection
2
bread
wheat
(
Triticum
aestivum
),
a
global
cereal,
by
whole-genome
re-sequencing
827
landraces
208
modern
cultivars
in-depth
field
evaluation
spanning
decade.
We
found
that
are
derived
from
two
seven
ancestral
groups
maintain
very
long-range
haplotype
integrity.
The
remaining
five
represent
untapped
sources,
providing
access
landrace-specific
alleles
haplotypes
for
breeding.
Linkage
disequilibrium-based
association
genetics
analyses
link
genomes
thousands
identified
high-resolution
quantitative
trait
loci
significant
marker–trait
associations.
Using
these
structured
germplasm,
genotyping
informatics
resources,
revealed
many
Watkins-unique
beneficial
can
confer
superior
traits
wheat.
Furthermore,
assessed
effects
44,338
haplotypes,
introgressed
143
prioritized
context
cultivars,
bridging
gap
between
current
This
study
establishes
framework
systematically
utilizing
crop
improvement
achieve
sustainable
security.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 490 - 490
Published: Feb. 8, 2024
Climate
change
disrupts
food
production
in
many
regions
of
the
world.
The
accompanying
extreme
weather
events,
such
as
droughts,
floods,
heat
waves,
and
cold
snaps,
pose
threats
to
crops.
concentration
carbon
dioxide
also
increases
atmosphere.
United
Nations
is
implementing
climate-smart
agriculture
initiative
ensure
security.
An
element
this
project
involves
breeding
climate-resilient
crops
or
plant
cultivars
with
enhanced
resistance
unfavorable
environmental
conditions.
Modern
agriculture,
which
currently
homogeneous,
needs
diversify
species
cultivated
plants.
Plant
programs
should
extensively
incorporate
new
molecular
technologies,
supported
by
development
field
phenotyping
techniques.
Breeders
closely
cooperate
scientists
from
various
fields
science.
Genome biology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: April 12, 2021
Abstract
High-quality
chromosome-scale
haplotype
sequences
of
diploid
genomes,
polyploid
and
metagenomes
provide
important
insights
into
genetic
variation
associated
with
disease
biodiversity.
However,
whole-genome
short
read
sequencing
does
not
yield
information
spanning
whole
chromosomes
directly.
Computational
assembly
shorter
fragments
is
required
for
reconstruction,
which
can
be
challenging
owing
to
limited
fragment
lengths
high
repeat
variability
across
genomes.
Recent
advancements
in
long-read
technologies,
alongside
computational
innovations,
are
improving
the
reconstruction
haplotypes
at
level
chromosomes.
Here,
we
review
recent
discuss
methodological
progress
perspectives
these
areas.
Journal of Experimental Botany,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
72(18), P. 6123 - 6139
Published: June 10, 2021
To
match
predicted
population
growth,
annual
food
production
should
be
doubled
by
2050.
This
is
not
achievable
current
agronomical
and
breeding
practices,
due
to
the
impact
of
climate
changes
associated
abiotic
stresses
on
agricultural
systems.
Here,
we
analyze
global
trends
crop
productivity
show
that
overall
loss
in
from
climate-driven
may
exceed
US$170
billion
year-1
represents
a
major
threat
security.
We
also
stress
tolerance
had
been
present
wild
progenitors
modern
crops
but
was
lost
during
their
domestication.
argue
for
shift
our
paradigm
breeding,
focusing
resilience,
call
broader
use
relatives
as
tool
this
process.
that,
while
molecular
tools
are
currently
place
harness
potential
climate-resilient
genes
relatives,
complex
polygenic
nature
traits
remains
bottleneck
Future
research
efforts
focused
only
finding
appropriate
development
efficient
cell-based
high-throughput
phenotyping
platforms
allowing
assessment
planta
operation
key
genes.