Wide Crossing Technology for Pigeonpea Improvement

Mallikarjuna, N and Saxena, R K and Byre Gowda, M and Varshney, R K (2017) Wide Crossing Technology for Pigeonpea Improvement. In: The Pigeonpea Genome. Compendium of Plant Genomes book series (CPG) . Springer, pp. 31-39. ISBN 978-3-319-63795-2

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Abstract

Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan Millsp,) has ample genetic and genomic information now. It is endowed with rich germplasm in different gene pools. One of the easiest material to use in those are in the primary gene pool, which are closely related to cultivated pigeonpea. It is observed that species placed beyond the primary gene pool are a rich source of genetic variation. They contribute beneficial traits to pigeonpea such as pest or disease resistance, resistance to abiotic stresses, cytoplasmic male sterile systems (CMS) leading to yield improvement, and some novel traits such as homozygous pigeonpea lines. To effectively utilize the immense variation present in the secondary, tertiary, and quaternary gene pool of pigeonpea, a thorough knowledge of crossability and concerted effort is essential.

Item Type:	Book Section
Divisions:	Research Program : Genetic Gains
CRP:	UNSPECIFIED
Series Name:	Compendium of Plant Genomes book series (CPG)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Pigeonpea, germplasm, gene pool, pest or disease resistance, resistance to abiotic stresses, cytoplasmic male sterile systems (CMS), yield improvement
Subjects:	Others > Crop Improvement Mandate crops > Pigeonpea Others > Genetics and Genomics
Depositing User:	Mr Ramesh K
Date Deposited:	04 Mar 2018 13:01
Last Modified:	04 Mar 2018 13:01
URI:	http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/10486
Acknowledgement:	UNSPECIFIED
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