Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation of Fonio (Digitaria exilis (L.) Stapf)

Valentine, Otang Ntui; Edak, Aniedi Uyoh; Nakamura, Ikuo; Mii, Masahiro

doi:10.5897/ajb2017.15903

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“…Mining the homologs of rice genes associated with grain size and weight ( Li et al, 2011 ) in teff could be an effective way of achieving larger grain size in this nutritious cereal and will be a crucial step towards their genetic improvement ( Valentine et al, 2017 ). Fonio shares a close synteny with sorghum, and mutations in genes such as DeSh1-9A, that have shown partial selective sweep but reduced seed shattering in sorghum, can also result in another beneficial architectural trait ( Abrouk et al, 2020 ).…”

Section: Genome Editing For Underutilized Dryland Crops: Progress And...mentioning

confidence: 99%

CRISPR for accelerating genetic gains in under-utilized crops of the drylands: Progress and prospects

Sharma

Palakolanu²,

Bhattacharya³

et al. 2022

Front. Genet.

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Technologies and innovations are critical for addressing the future food system needs where genetic resources are an essential component of the change process. Advanced breeding tools like “genome editing” are vital for modernizing crop breeding to provide game-changing solutions to some of the “must needed” traits in agriculture. CRISPR/Cas-based tools have been rapidly repurposed for editing applications based on their improved efficiency, specificity and reduced off-target effects. Additionally, precise gene-editing tools such as base editing, prime editing, and multiplexing provide precision in stacking of multiple traits in an elite variety, and facilitating specific and targeted crop improvement. This has helped in advancing research and delivery of products in a short time span, thereby enhancing the rate of genetic gains. A special focus has been on food security in the drylands through crops including millets, teff, fonio, quinoa, Bambara groundnut, pigeonpea and cassava. While these crops contribute significantly to the agricultural economy and resilience of the dryland, improvement of several traits including increased stress tolerance, nutritional value, and yields are urgently required. Although CRISPR has potential to deliver disruptive innovations, prioritization of traits should consider breeding product profiles and market segments for designing and accelerating delivery of locally adapted and preferred crop varieties for the drylands. In this context, the scope of regulatory environment has been stated, implying the dire impacts of unreasonable scrutiny of genome-edited plants on the evolution and progress of much-needed technological advances.

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Section: Genome Editing For Underutilized Dryland Crops: Progress And...mentioning

confidence: 99%

CRISPR for accelerating genetic gains in under-utilized crops of the drylands: Progress and prospects

Sharma

Palakolanu²,

Bhattacharya³

et al. 2022

Front. Genet.

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Fonio (Digitaria spp.) Breeding

Abdul

Jideani

2019

Advances in Plant Breeding Strategies: Cereals

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Plant Regeneration and Transgenic Approaches for the Development of Abiotic Stress-Tolerant Small Millets

Arun

Vidya

Saravanan

et al. 2022

Omics of Climate Resilient Small Millets

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Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation of Fonio (Digitaria exilis (L.) Stapf)

Abstract: Fonio (Digitaria exilis) is a crop grown in Africa for its excellent culinary and nutritional properties and is a valuable

Cited by 5 publications

References 20 publications

CRISPR for accelerating genetic gains in under-utilized crops of the drylands: Progress and prospects

CRISPR for accelerating genetic gains in under-utilized crops of the drylands: Progress and prospects

Fonio (Digitaria spp.) Breeding

Plant Regeneration and Transgenic Approaches for the Development of Abiotic Stress-Tolerant Small Millets

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