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Core Collections: Is There Any Value for Cotton Breeding?

Lucy Marie Egan1, Warren Charles Conaty1, Warwick Nigel Stiller1

  • 1CSIRO Agriculture and Food, Narrabri, NSW, Australia.

Frontiers in Plant Science
|May 16, 2022
PubMed
Summary

Plant breeding relies on genetic resources, but collections face threats. Developing a core collection of Australian cotton germplasm could improve utilization and breeding program success.

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Area of Science:

  • Plant genetics and breeding
  • Agricultural science
  • Conservation biology

Background:

  • Global plant breeding depends on genetic variation within germplasm collections.
  • Collecting efforts in the mid- to late 1900s established large resources, but investment and exchange are now declining.
  • Large genebank sizes and data limitations hinder germplasm utilization by breeders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review Australian cotton germplasm resources.
  • To discuss the suitability of a core collection for the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) cotton breeding program.
  • To explore how new genetic tools can enhance germplasm value.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing germplasm resources and core collection strategies.
Keywords:
Gossypiumbreedingcore collectioncottongermplasm management

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  • Analysis of the CSIRO cotton germplasm collection's status and utilization.
  • Discussion of challenges and opportunities for improving germplasm accessibility.

    • Main Results:

    • The CSIRO cotton germplasm collection is actively maintained but underutilized.
    • Core collections offer a strategy to enhance the use of characterized germplasm.
    • New genetic tools present opportunities to unlock the value of conserved genetic resources.

    Conclusions:

    • A well-designed core collection could significantly improve the utilization of Australian cotton germplasm.
    • Addressing data and characterization gaps is crucial for effective germplasm management.
    • Enhanced germplasm utilization is vital for developing climate-resilient and pest-resistant cotton varieties.