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Review
. 2023 Sep 7;14(9):1770.
doi: 10.3390/genes14091770.

Genetic Enhancement of Cereals Using Genomic Resources for Nutritional Food Security

Neeraj Chaudhary  1 , Romesh Kumar Salgotra  1 , Bhagirath Singh Chauhan  2
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Review

Genetic Enhancement of Cereals Using Genomic Resources for Nutritional Food Security

Neeraj Chaudhary et al. Genes (Basel). .

Abstract

Advances in genomics resources have facilitated the evolution of cereal crops with enhanced yield, improved nutritional values, and heightened resistance to various biotic and abiotic stresses. Genomic approaches present a promising avenue for the development of high-yielding varieties, thereby ensuring food and nutritional security. Significant improvements have been made within the omics domain, specifically in genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics. The advent of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) techniques has yielded an immense volume of data, accompanied by substantial progress in bioinformatic tools for proficient analysis. The synergy between genomics and computational tools has been acknowledged as pivotal for unravelling the intricate mechanisms governing genome-wide gene regulation. Within this review, the essential genomic resources are delineated, and their harmonization in the enhancement of cereal crop varieties is expounded upon, with a paramount focus on fulfilling the nutritional requisites of humankind. Furthermore, an encompassing compendium of the available genomic resources for cereal crops is presented, accompanied by an elucidation of their judicious utilization in the advancement of crop attributes.

Keywords: cereal crops; food security; genetic improvement; genomic resources.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Figure 1
Different genomic approaches used for cereal crop improvements.
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Figure 2
Molecular markers used in MAS for cereal crop improvements.
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Figure 3
A prototype of marker-assisted introgression/selection for high nutrition varieties in crops.
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