Work

Evolutionary insights into plant breeding

Year: 2020

Type: review

Abstract: Crop domestication is a fascinating area of study, as shown by a multitude of recent reviews. Coupled with the increasing availability of genomic and phenomic resources in numerous crop species, insights from evolutionary biology will enable a deeper understanding of the genetic architecture and short-term evolution of complex traits, which can be used to inform selection strategies. Future advances in crop improvement will rely on the integration of population genetics with plant breeding methodology, and the development of community resources to support research in a variety of crop life histories and reproductive strategies. We highlight recent advances related to the role of selective sweeps and demographic history in shaping genetic architecture, how these breakthroughs can inform selection strategies, and the application of precision gene editing to leverage these connections.

Source: Current Opinion in Plant Biology

DOI: 10.1016/j.pbi.2020.03.003

Authors: Sarah D Turner-Hissong, Makenzie E Mabry, Timothy M Beissinger, Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra, J Chris Pires

Institutions: University of California, Davis, University of Missouri, University of Göttingen

Language: English

Topic: Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,300