Harvesting the promising fruits of genomics: Applying genome sequencing technologies to crop breeding

R.K. Varshney; R. Terauchi; S.R. McCouch

doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.1001883

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Harvesting the promising fruits of genomics: Applying genome sequencing technologies to crop breeding

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Harvesting the promising fruits of genomics: Applying genome sequencing technologies to crop breeding

R.K. Varshney, R. Terauchi and S.R. McCouch

PLoS Biology, Vol.12(6), Art. e1001883

2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.1001883

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Abstract

Next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies are being used to generate whole genome sequences for a wide range of crop species. When combined with precise phenotyping methods, these technologies provide a powerful and rapid tool for identifying the genetic basis of agriculturally important traits and for predicting the breeding value of individuals in a plant breeding population. Here we summarize current trends and future prospects for utilizing NGS-based technologies to develop crops with improved trait performance and increase the efficiency of modern plant breeding. It is our hope that the application of NGS technologies to plant breeding will help us to meet the challenge of feeding a growing world population.

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Title: Harvesting the promising fruits of genomics: Applying genome sequencing technologies to crop breeding
Authors/Creators: R.K. Varshney (Author/Creator) - International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
R. Terauchi (Author/Creator) - Iwate Biotechnology Research Center
S.R. McCouch (Author/Creator) - Cornell University
Publication Details: PLoS Biology, Vol.12(6), Art. e1001883
Publisher: Public Library of Science
Identifiers: 991005541071007891
Copyright: © 2014 Varshney et al.
Murdoch Affiliation: Murdoch University
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration; International collaboration
Citation topics: 3 Agriculture, Environment & Ecology; 3.4 Crop Science; 3.4.96 QTL
Web Of Science research areas: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Biology
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