Journal article
Whole-genome resequencing of 292 pigeonpea accessions identifies genomic regions associated with domestication and agronomic traits
Nature Genetics, Vol.49(7), pp.1082-1088
2017
Abstract
Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan), a tropical grain legume with low input requirements, is expected to continue to have an important role in supplying food and nutritional security in developing countries in Asia, Africa and the tropical Americas. From whole-genome resequencing of 292 Cajanus accessions encompassing breeding lines, landraces and wild species, we characterize genome-wide variation. On the basis of a scan for selective sweeps, we find several genomic regions that were likely targets of domestication and breeding. Using genome-wide association analysis, we identify associations between several candidate genes and agronomically important traits. Candidate genes for these traits in pigeonpea have sequence similarity to genes functionally characterized in other plants for flowering time control, seed development and pod dehiscence. Our findings will allow acceleration of genetic gains for key traits to improve yield and sustainability in pigeonpea.
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- Title
- Whole-genome resequencing of 292 pigeonpea accessions identifies genomic regions associated with domestication and agronomic traits
- Authors/Creators
- R.K. Varshney (Author/Creator) - International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid TropicsR.K. Saxena (Author/Creator) - International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid TropicsH.D. Upadhyaya (Author/Creator) - International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid TropicsA.W. Khan (Author/Creator) - International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid TropicsY. Yu (Author/Creator) - BGI Group (China)C. Kim (Author/Creator) - Macrogen (South Korea)A. Rathore (Author/Creator) - International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid TropicsD. Kim (Author/Creator) - Macrogen (South Korea)J. Kim (Author/Creator) - Macrogen (South Korea)S. An (Author/Creator) - BGI Group (China)V. Kumar (Author/Creator) - International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid TropicsG. Anuradha (Author/Creator) - Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural UniversityK.N. Yamini (Author/Creator) - Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural UniversityW. Zhang (Author/Creator) - BGI Group (China)S. Muniswamy (Author/Creator) - University of Agricultural Sciences, DharwadJ-S Kim (Author/Creator) - Macrogen (South Korea)R.V. Penmetsa (Author/Creator) - University of California, DavisE. von Wettberg (Author/Creator) - Florida International UniversityS.K. Datta (Author/Creator) - Visva-Bharati University
- Publication Details
- Nature Genetics, Vol.49(7), pp.1082-1088
- Publisher
- Nature Publishing Group
- Identifiers
- 991005541280507891
- Copyright
- © 2017 Springer Nature Limited
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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