Harvesting the Promising Fruits of Genomics: Applying Genome Sequencing Technologies to Crop Breeding

Varshney, R K and Terauchi, R and McCouch, S R (2014) Harvesting the Promising Fruits of Genomics: Applying Genome Sequencing Technologies to Crop Breeding. PLoS Biology, 12 (6). pp. 1-8. ISSN 1544-9173

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Abstract

Next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies are being used to generate whole genome sequences for a wide range of crop species. When combined with precise phenotyping methods, these technologies provide a powerful and rapid tool for identifying the genetic basis of agriculturally important traits and for predicting the breeding value of individuals in a plant breeding population. Here we summarize current trends and future prospects for utilizing NGS-based technologies to develop crops with improved trait performance and increase the efficiency of modern plant breeding. It is our hope that the application of NGS technologies to plant breeding will help us to meet the challenge of feeding a growing world population.

Item Type:	Article
Divisions:	RP-Grain Legumes
CRP:	CGIAR Research Program on Grain Legumes
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Genome Sequencing Technologies, Crop breeding
Subjects:	Others > Genetics and Genomics
Depositing User:	Mr Siva Shankar
Date Deposited:	11 Jun 2014 04:48
Last Modified:	22 Jul 2015 04:00
URI:	http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/8110
Official URL:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.1001883
Projects:	UNSPECIFIED
Funders:	Australia Indo-Strategic Research Fund (AISRF), Government of India - Department of Biotechnology
Acknowledgement:	UNSPECIFIED
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