The Lentil Genome: Genetics, Genomics and Breeding

The Lentil Genome: Genetics, Genomics, and Breeding is a comprehensive volume on this important legume, covering botanical descriptions, genetics, cytogenetics, breeding, molecular mapping, structural and functional genomics, genome sequencing, assembly, repetitive genome, gene annotation, and synteny. It discusses the economic importance, genetic improvement, and genome sequencing of lentil, which is crucial for developing high-yielding cultivars in dryland agricultural ecosystems.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 354 pages
Publication date: 08 March 2024
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

The Lentil Genome: Genetics, Genomics, and Breeding is a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of this vital legume, encompassing its economic significance, advancements in sequencing technology, and a wide range of genetic and genomic aspects. This book delves into botanical descriptions, discusses lentil genetics, cytogenetics, breeding, molecular mapping of genes and QTLs, structural and functional genomics, genome sequencing, assembly, repetitive genome, gene annotation, and synteny.

Lentil [Lens culinaris ssp. culinaris Medikus] holds a special place among the earliest domesticated plants originating from the Near-East Fertile Crescent. It holds immense importance in the nutritional well-being and livelihoods of small-scale farmers in dryland agricultural ecosystems across South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, West Asia, and North Africa. The classical plant breeding approach of selection-recombination-selection has proven successful in enhancing genetic improvement in lentil. However, to achieve further breakthroughs in developing high-yielding cultivars, a deeper understanding of the gene networks underlying complex traits is crucial. Recognizing the transformative power of genomics, the scientific community has recently placed significant emphasis on whole genome sequencing in various major crops, including lentil.

This compilation of the latest lentil genome research serves as a valuable resource for students, scientists, and stakeholders in the field. It provides essential insights into the genetic makeup and evolutionary history of lentil, aiding in the development of innovative breeding strategies and improving crop productivity. By leveraging the power of genomics, we can strengthen conventional crop improvement approaches and contribute to the sustainable development of agriculture, particularly in regions where lentil is a staple food crop.

Dimension: 234 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780443194092