Journal of Experimental Botany,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 26, 2024
Abstract
Our
current
agricultural
system
faces
a
perfect
storm-climate
change,
burgeoning
population,
and
unpredictable
outbreaks
like
COVID-19
disrupt
food
production,
particularly
for
vulnerable
populations
in
developing
countries.
A
paradigm
shift
agriculture
practices
is
needed
to
tackle
these
issues.
One
solution
the
diversification
of
crop
production.
While
~56%
protein
consumed
from
plants
stems
three
major
cereal
crops
(rice,
wheat
maize),
underutilized
such
as
millets,
legumes
other
cereals
are
highly
neglected
by
farmers
research
community.
Millets
one
most
ancient
versatile
orphan
with
attributes
fast-growing,
high-yielding,
withstanding
harsh
environments,
rich
micronutrients
iron
zinc,
making
them
appealing
achieve
agronomic
sustainability.
Here,
we
highlight
contribution
millet
pay
attention
latest
on
genetic
diversity
millet,
genomic
resources,
next-generation
omics
their
applications
under
various
stress
conditions.
Additionally,
integrative
technologies
could
identify
develop
millets
desirable
phenotypes
having
high
value
mitigating
climate
change.
emphasize
that
biotechnological
interventions,
genome-wide
association,
selection,
genome
editing,
artificial
intelligence/machine
learning,
can
improve
breed
more
effectively.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Oct. 24, 2023
Magnesium
(Mg
2+
)
is
pivotal
for
the
vitality,
yield,
and
quality
of
horticultural
crops.
Central
to
plant
physiology,
Mg
powers
photosynthesis
as
an
integral
component
chlorophyll,
bolstering
growth
biomass
accumulation.
Beyond
basic
growth,
it
critically
affects
crop
factors,
from
chlorophyll
synthesis
taste,
texture,
shelf
life.
However,
Mg2
+
deficiency
can
cripple
yields
impede
development.
Transporters
(MGTs)
orchestrate
dynamics,
with
notable
variations
observed
in
species
such
Cucumis
sativus,
Citrullus
lanatus
,
Citrus
sinensis
.
Furthermore,
key
fortifying
plants
against
environmental
stressors
diseases
by
reinforcing
cell
walls
spurring
defense
substances.
A
burgeoning
area
research
application
magnesium
oxide
nanoparticles
(MgO-NPs),
which,
owing
their
nanoscale
size
high
reactivity,
optimize
nutrient
uptake,
enhance
stress
resilience.
Concurrently,
modern
breeding
techniques
provide
insights
into
dynamics
develop
crops
improved
efficiency
resilience
deficiency.
Effective
management
through
soil
tests,
balanced
fertilization,
pH
adjustments
holds
promise
maximizing
health,
productivity,
sustainability.
This
review
unravels
nuanced
intricacies
physiology
genetics,
its
interplay
external
serving
a
cornerstone
those
keen
on
harnessing
potential
excellence.
Plant Breeding,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
143(3), P. 350 - 374
Published: April 21, 2024
Abstract
Finger
millet
is
a
climate‐resilient
and
highly
nutritious
small
grain
crop
widely
grown
in
the
semi‐arid
tropics.
It
has
multiple
uses,
including
for
food,
feed
beverage
preparations.
However,
finger
an
under‐utilized
under‐researched
with
mean
yield
of
<1.0
t/ha
despite
potential
productivity
up
to
8
t/ha.
The
gap
attributed
several
production
constraints,
such
as
biotic
abiotic
stresses,
lack
access
improved
seeds
inputs
poor
agronomic
management
practices.
There
are
valuable
genetic
resources
variability
its
centres
diversity
global
gene
banks
variety
design,
product
development
commercialization.
can
be
harnessed
further
integrate
essential
traits
into
candidate
varieties
through
conventional
modern
breeding
methods.
Breeding
innovations
genomics‐assisted
breeding,
mutation
genome
editing
would
accelerate
new
design
deployment.
objective
this
review
was
document
opportunities,
challenges
prospects
improvement
guide
deployment
enhanced
nutritional
contents.
first
section
describes
status
gains,
major
millet.
This
followed
by
in‐depth
presentation
on
progress
quality
traits,
drought
salinity
tolerance,
fungal
diseases,
weeds
insect
pest
resistance.
Further,
summarized
millet's
genomic
resources,
reference
genomes,
whole
re‐sequencing
transcriptomics
technologies,
engineering
their
integration
methods
desired
end‐use
traits.
provides
foundational
information
expedite
new‐generation
cultivars
desirable
profiles,
high
potential,
early
maturity,
seed
colour,
compact
head
type,
food
nutrients
marketability
approaches.
Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(4), P. 100445 - 100445
Published: Nov. 27, 2024
Africa
is
a
continent
where
undernutrition
and
micronutrient
deficiencies
are
common
malnutrition
major
problem.
Genetic
biofortification
(GB)
offers
promising
way
to
combat
malnutrition.
But
little
still
known
about
how
widely
used
GB
in
today.
This
review
explores
the
status,
achievements,
challenges
of
on
It
draws
attention
potential
for
enhanced
nutritional
results
from
biofortified
crops
that
with
vital
elements
like
zinc,
iron,
vitamin
A.
Biofortification
has
demonstrable
positive
effect
health
wellness,
as
evidenced
by
success
stories
several
African
nations.
However,
obstacles
lack
farmer
awareness,
difficulty
obtaining
seeds,
complicated
regulations
make
adoption
difficult.
Research
collaboration
advances
hold
increasing
GB's
effectiveness.
study
guidance
future
calls
coordinated
efforts
implement
programs
achieve
well-nourished
Africa.
