Systems models, phenomics and genomics: three pillars for developing high-yielding photosynthetically efficient...

Area of Science:

• Plant Biology
• Agricultural Science
• Genetics

Background:

• Major staple crops show stagnating yield enhancement, necessitating innovative breeding strategies.
• Growing global food demand requires dramatic increases in crop yield and productivity.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose a synergistic framework combining systems models, phenomics, and genomics for breeding high-yielding photosynthetically efficient crops (HYPEC).
• To outline the specific roles of each component in identifying breeding targets and accelerating crop improvement.

Main Methods:

• Systems models guide the identification of optimal physiological and architectural traits for high yield in specific environments.
• High-throughput phenomics collects diverse crop parameters for model validation and parameterization.
• Genomic techniques facilitate genotype-phenotype mapping and guide genome engineering for designed traits.

Main Results:

• The integration of systems models, phenomics, and genomics offers a powerful, multi-faceted approach to crop breeding.
• This combined strategy enables precise targeting of traits for enhanced photosynthetic efficiency and yield.

Conclusions:

• Systems models, phenomics, and genomics are the three pillars for future HYPEC breeding.
• Synergistic application of these technologies will accelerate the development of high-yielding crops to address food security challenges.