Daduwal, H S and Bhardwaj, R and Srivastava, R K (2024) Pearl millet a promising fodder crop for changing climate: a review. Theoretical and Applied Genetics (TSI), 137. ISSN 0040-5752
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The agricultural sector faces colossal challenges amid environmental changes and a burgeoning human population. In this context, crops must adapt to evolving climatic conditions while meeting increasing production demands. The dairy industry is anticipated to hold the highest value in the agriculture sector in future. The rise in the livestock population is expected to result in an increased demand for fodder feed. Consequently, it is crucial to seek alternative options, as crops demand fewer resources and are resilient to climate change. Pearl millet offers an apposite key to these bottlenecks, as it is a promising climate resilience crop with significantly low energy, water and carbon footprints compared to other crops. Numerous studies have explored its potential as a fodder crop, revealing promising performance. Despite its capabilities, pearl millet has often been overlooked. To date, few efforts have been made to document molecular aspects of fodder-related traits. However, several QTLs and candidate genes related to forage quality have been identified in other fodder crops, which can be harnessed to enhance the forage quality of pearl millet. Lately, excellent genomic resources have been developed in pearl millet allowing deployment of cutting-edge genomics-assisted breeding for achieving a higher rate of genetic gains. This review would facilitate a deeper understanding of various aspects of fodder pearl millet in retrospect along with the future challenges and their solution. This knowledge may pave the way for designing efficient breeding strategies in pearl millet thereby supporting sustainable agriculture and livestock production in a changing world.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Divisions: | Research Program : Asia |
| CRP: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | fodder crop, Pearl millet |
| Subjects: | Mandate crops > Millets > Pearl Millet Others > Climate Change |
| Depositing User: | Mr Nagaraju T |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Aug 2024 07:59 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Aug 2024 07:59 |
| URI: | http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/12781 |
| Official URL: | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00122-0... |
| Projects: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Funders: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Acknowledgement: | UNSPECIFIED |
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