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ReviewJournal of advanced research2025

Developing pangenomes for large and complex plant genomes and their representation formats.

Pradeep Ruperao, Parimalan Rangan, Trushar Shah, Vinay Sharma, Abhishek Rathore, Sean Mayes, Manish K Pandey

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Review in Journal of advanced research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Pradeep RuperaoCenter of Excellence in Genomics and Systems Biology (CEGSB) and Center for Pre-Breeding Research (CPBR), International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, India. Electronic address: pradeep.ruperao@icrisat.org.
Parimalan RanganICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), New Delhi, India; Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia.
Trushar ShahInternational Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Nairobi, Kenya.
Vinay SharmaCenter of Excellence in Genomics and Systems Biology (CEGSB) and Center for Pre-Breeding Research (CPBR), International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, India.
Abhishek RathoreInternational Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Nairobi, Kenya.
Sean MayesCenter of Excellence in Genomics and Systems Biology (CEGSB) and Center for Pre-Breeding Research (CPBR), International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, India.
Manish K PandeyCenter of Excellence in Genomics and Systems Biology (CEGSB) and Center for Pre-Breeding Research (CPBR), International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, India. Electronic address: Manish.Pandey@icrisat.org.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe development of pangenomes has revolutionized genomic studies by capturing the complete genetic diversity within a species. Pangenome assembly integrates data from multiple individuals to construct a comprehensive genomic landscape, revealing both core and accessory genomic elements. This approach enables the identification of novel genes, structural variations, and gene presence-absence variations, providing insights into species evolution, adaptation, and trait variation. Representing pangenomes requires innovative visualization formats that effectively convey the complex genomic structures and variations.

aimThis review delves into contemporary methodologies and recent advancements in constructing pangenomes, particularly in plant genomes. It examines the structure of pangenome representation, including format comparison, conversion, visualization techniques, and their implications for enhancing crop improvement strategies. KEY SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS OF REVIEW: Earlier comparative studies have illuminated novel gene sequences, copy number variations, and presence-absence variations across diverse crop species. The concept of a pan-genome, which captures multiple genetic variations from a broad spectrum of genotypes, offers a holistic perspective of a species' genetic makeup. However, constructing a pan-genome for plants with larger genomes poses challenges, including managing vast genome sequence data and comprehending the genetic variations within the germplasm. To address these challenges, researchers have explored cost-effective alternatives to encapsulate species diversity in a single assembly known as a pangenome. This involves reducing the volume of genome sequences while focusing on genetic variations. With the growing prominence of the pan-genome concept in plant genomics, several software tools have emerged to facilitate pangenome construction. This review sheds light on developing and utilizing software tools tailored for constructing pan-genomes in plants. It also discusses representation formats suitable for downstream analyses, offering valuable insights into the genetic landscape and evolutionary dynamics of plant species. In summary, this review underscores the significance of pan-genome construction and representation formats in resolving the genetic architecture of plants, particularly those with complex genomes. It provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements, aiding in exploring and understanding plant genetic diversity.

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Genome, PlantGenomicsPlantsCrops, AgriculturalDNA Copy Number VariationsGenetic VariationGenome viewerGraph formatGraph viewerHaplotype graphPangenomePHG

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