Genetic and Genomic Resources of Small Millets

Saha, Dipnarayan; Gowda, M. V. C.; Arya, Lalit; Verma, Manjusha; Bansal, Kailash C.

doi:10.1080/07352689.2016.1147907

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“…Genetic improvement through plant breeding requires effective utilization of diverse germplasm (Kole et al, 2015; Saha et al, 2016), identification and evaluation of core and mini-core collections (Salini et al, 2010; Upadhyaya et al, 2010, 2011; Goron and Raizada, 2015) and accurate phenotyping systems (Lata, 2015). Some traits which can be selected for under PNW growing conditions may include drought tolerance which can influence harvest-index, yield, and water use efficiency (Seghatoleslami et al, 2008); fermentation efficiency (Rose and Santra, 2013); and yield under abiotic and biotic stresses such as low input, salinity, drought, pests, and diseases (Goron and Raizada, 2015).…”

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“…However, in relation to its abundant morphological variations, the genetic diversity of proso millet has not yet been adequately assessed (Trivedi et al, 2015; Liu et al, 2016). As in other millets, there are no mutants or mutant populations in proso millet to study gene functions through reverse genetics (Saha et al, 2016); the waxy mutants are natural variants of the waxy gene (Hunt et al, 2010). Previously, inadequate molecular markers combined with the challenges of a tetraploid genome such as inconsistent meiotic processes, allelic and non-allelic combinations, and poor correlation between genotype and phenotype (Saha et al, 2016) have made it difficult to conduct genetic and genomic studies in proso millet.…”

Section: Genetics and Genomics Of Proso Milletmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As in other millets, there are no mutants or mutant populations in proso millet to study gene functions through reverse genetics (Saha et al, 2016); the waxy mutants are natural variants of the waxy gene (Hunt et al, 2010). Previously, inadequate molecular markers combined with the challenges of a tetraploid genome such as inconsistent meiotic processes, allelic and non-allelic combinations, and poor correlation between genotype and phenotype (Saha et al, 2016) have made it difficult to conduct genetic and genomic studies in proso millet. However, with the discovery of SNPs by GBS (Rajput et al, 2016) and the identification of differentially expressed genes and thousands of SSR and SNP loci by transcriptome analysis (Yue et al, 2016a,b), a considerable number of molecular markers are currently available for genomic research in proso millet.…”

Section: Genetics and Genomics Of Proso Milletmentioning

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Proso Millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) and Its Potential for Cultivation in the Pacific Northwest, U.S.: A Review

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Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) is a warm season grass with a growing season of 60–100 days. It is a highly nutritious cereal grain used for human consumption, bird seed, and/or ethanol production. Unique characteristics, such as drought and heat tolerance, make proso millet a promising alternative cash crop for the Pacific Northwest (PNW) region of the United States. Development of proso millet varieties adapted to dryland farming regions of the PNW could give growers a much-needed option for diversifying their predominantly wheat-based cropping systems. In this review, the agronomic characteristics of proso millet are discussed, with emphasis on growth habits and environmental requirements, place in prevailing crop rotations in the PNW, and nutritional and health benefits. The genetics of proso millet and the genomic resources available for breeding adapted varieties are also discussed. Last, challenges and opportunities of proso millet cultivation in the PNW are explored, including the potential for entering novel and regional markets.

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“…Generally, millets are some of the most well-adapted crops to drought, heat, and low nutrient input conditions (Dwivedi et al, 2011; Goron and Raizada, 2015; Saha et al, 2016). Given the increasing global population and decreasing arable lands, the stress tolerant millets are ideal candidates for crop production in climates that are not suitable for major crops.…”

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“…This is especially important for millet-growing developing countries in Asia and Africa. However, common features of millets, including complex polyploid genomes, large plant stature, and long generation times ( Table 1 ) hinder both breeding and genetic research (Goron and Raizada, 2015; Saha et al, 2016). …”

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Setaria viridis as a Model System to Advance Millet Genetics and Genomics

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Millet is a common name for a group of polyphyletic, small-seeded cereal crops that include pearl, finger and foxtail millet. Millet species are an important source of calories for many societies, often in developing countries. Compared to major cereal crops such as rice and maize, millets are generally better adapted to dry and hot environments. Despite their food security value, the genetic architecture of agronomically important traits in millets, including both morphological traits and climate resilience remains poorly studied. These complex traits have been challenging to dissect in large part because of the lack of sufficient genetic tools and resources. In this article, we review the phylogenetic relationship among various millet species and discuss the value of a genetic model system for millet research. We propose that a broader adoption of green foxtail (Setaria viridis) as a model system for millets could greatly accelerate the pace of gene discovery in the millets, and summarize available and emerging resources in S. viridis and its domesticated relative S. italica. These resources have value in forward genetics, reverse genetics and high throughput phenotyping. We describe methods and strategies to best utilize these resources to facilitate the genetic dissection of complex traits. We envision that coupling cutting-edge technologies and the use of S. viridis for gene discovery will accelerate genetic research in millets in general. This will enable strategies and provide opportunities to increase productivity, especially in the semi-arid tropics of Asia and Africa where millets are staple food crops.

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Production and cultivation dynamics of millets in India

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Singh,

Kumari

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Millets gained a great attention at the global level in 2023 which is celebrated as the “International Year of Millets” to create awareness to eventually promote consumption and production. An attempt is made here to understand the cultivation and production dynamics of millets as influenced by their demand and supply. We also assess challenges and emerging opportunities to make millets more productive, competitive, and relevant to future farming. Millets registered a 60% decline in area and a 200% rise in productivity, but production has remained the same during the last seven decades. The demand of millets decreased as food due to greater incentives (purchasing grain at a pre‐determined price) and policies (distribution of grains to the public at a subsidized rate) in favor of wheat and rice. Millets would play a greater role in future agriculture due to challenges posed by climate change, limited water supply, and reduced agro‐biodiversity. This would need a much greater intensity of investment in millet research and adequate support as extended to wheat and rice. Increased emphasis on their genetic improvement and agronomic management is required to develop cultivars, using new tools and technologies, with high production potential and adequate environmental adaptation to make millets competitive with other crops. Mainstreaming the nutritional traits in millet breeding is also critically important to develop high‐yielding cultivars with improved grain quality traits. Promoting millet consumption would remain the key issue for increasing their demand as food, feed, and industrial raw materials through policies and awareness programs. Strengthening of value chain will help in diversifying agri‐food production system and creating an ecosystem for millet promotion.

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Genetic and Genomic Resources of Small Millets

Cited by 78 publications

References 159 publications

Proso Millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) and Its Potential for Cultivation in the Pacific Northwest, U.S.: A Review

Proso Millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) and Its Potential for Cultivation in the Pacific Northwest, U.S.: A Review

Setaria viridis as a Model System to Advance Millet Genetics and Genomics

Production and cultivation dynamics of millets in India

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