Genomic Clues for Crop-Weed Interactions and Evolution
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Longbiao Guo1, Jie Qiu2, Lin-Feng Li3
1State Key Lab for Rice Biology, China National Rice Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310006, China; These authors contributed equally to this work.
Abstract:
Agronomically critical weeds that have evolved alongside crop species are characterized by rapid adaptation and invasiveness, which can result in an enormous reduction in annual crop yield worldwide. We discuss here recent genome-based research studies on agricultural weeds and crop-weed interactions that reveal several major evolutionary innovations such as de-domestication, interactions mediated by allelochemical secondary metabolites, and parasitic genetic elements that play crucial roles in enhancing weed invasiveness in agricultural settings. We believe that these key studies will guide future research into the evolution of crop-weed interactions, and further the development of practical applications in agricultural weed control and crop breeding.
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