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Current advances in chickpea genomics: applications and future perspectives
1ICAR-Indian Institute of Pulses Research (IIPR), Kanpur, 208024, India. uday_gene@yahoo.co.in.
Plant Cell Reports
|June 4, 2018
Summary
Chickpea genomics research, fueled by next-generation sequencing, is advancing our understanding of legume crop biology. These genomic insights are crucial for developing climate-resilient chickpea varieties for sustainable agriculture.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Legume Biology
- Crop Science
Background:
- Next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies have enabled the decoding of multiple chickpea genome sequences.
- Significant genomic resources have been generated, providing functional and structural insights into chickpea.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current advancements in chickpea genomics.
- To highlight the role of genomics in understanding chickpea evolution, domestication, and trait development.
- To discuss the application of genomic resources for breeding climate-resilient chickpea cultivars.
Main Methods:
- High-density linkage map development
- Genome-wide association studies (GWAS)
- Functional genomics resource generation
- Whole genome re-sequencing (WGRS) of global chickpea germplasm
- Analysis of abiotic stress-responsive coding and non-coding RNAs
Main Results:
- Progress in linkage map development and GWAS has been achieved.
- Functional genomics resources are available for various traits.
- The role of RNAs in abiotic stress response is emerging.
- WGRS is capturing global genetic diversity and refining candidate genes.
- Genomic resources are aiding in genomics-assisted selection.
Conclusions:
- Chickpea genomics offers insights into genome organization, variation, evolution, and domestication.
- Genomic resources are vital for breeding improved chickpea varieties.
- These advancements support the development of climate-resilient chickpea for sustainable agriculture.
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