ReviewThe New phytologist2022
Beyond a reference genome: pangenomes and population genomics of underutilized and orphan crops for future food and nutrition security.
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- Identification and Analysis of the Terpene Synthases (TPS) Gene Family in Camellia Based on Pan-Genome.Genes · 2026Article
- Natural genetic variation in calcium sensor genes as a novel resource for abiotic stress tolerance in crops.Frontiers in plant science · 2026Review
- Research and developmental strategies to hasten the improvement of orphan crops.GM crops & food · 2025Review
- An Australian chickpea pan-genome provides insights into genome organization and offers opportunities for enhancing drought adaptation for crop improvement.Plant biotechnology journal · 2025Article
- Plant-derived vesicle-like nanoparticles in food crops: emerging insights into nutritional biofortification and biomedical applications.Plant biotechnology journal · 2025Review
- Exceptionally low genomic diversity in the underutilised legume Kersting's groundnut.Nature communications · 2025Article
- Population genomics uncovers loci for trait improvement in the indigenous African cereal tef (Eragrostis tef).Communications biology · 2025Article
- Guidelines for gene and genome assembly nomenclature.Genetics · 2025Article
- Novel breeding resources for the underutilised legume, lablab, based on a pangenome approach.Breeding science · 2025Article
- Supporting social justice through equity-based actions for a sustainable future in animal genetics (at the 39th International Society for Animal Genetics Conference).Animal genetics · 2025Article
- Genetic variation and synonymous cultivars in the USDA lychee (Genetic resources and crop evolution · 2025Article
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- Plant pangenomes for crop improvement, biodiversity and evolution.Nature reviews. Genetics · 2024Review
- Integrative and inclusive genomics to promote the use of underutilised crops.Nature communications · 2024Article
- Efficient genetic improvement of orphan crops cannot follow the old path.Nature communications · 2024Article
- Dynamic physiological response of tef to contrasting water availabilities.Frontiers in plant science · 2024Article
- Genomic loci associated with grain protein and mineral nutrients concentrations inFrontiers in plant science · 2024Article
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Abstract
Underutilized crops are, by definition, under-researched compared to staple crops yet come with traits that may be especially important given climate change and the need to feed a globally increasing population. These crops are often stress-tolerant, and this combined with unique and beneficial nutritional profiles. Whilst progress is being made by generating reference genome sequences, in this Tansley Review, we show how this is only the very first step. We advocate that going 'beyond a reference genome' should be a priority, as it is only at this stage one can identify the specific genes and the adaptive alleles that underpin the valuable traits. We sum up how population genomic and pangenomic approaches have led to the identification of stress- and disease-tolerant alleles in staple crops and compare this to the small number of examples from underutilized crops. We also demonstrate how previously underutilized crops have benefitted from genomic advances and that many breeding targets in underutilized crops are often well studied in staple crops. This cross-crop population-level resequencing could lead to an understanding of the genetic basis of adaptive traits in underutilized crops. This level of investment may be crucial for fully understanding the value of these crops before they are lost.
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