Proteomics of an Orphan Legume, Grasspea: Current Status and Future Strategy

Rathi, Divya; Chakraborty, Subhra; Chakraborty, Niranjan

doi:10.3329/ptcb.v25i1.24131

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“…This is one of the most effective tools, widely utilized for analyzing genes that are nutrient-responsive and associated with adaptation. Transcriptome study between mungbean yellow mosaic virus (MYMV) susceptible and resistant variety revealed key genes such as JAZ and LOX genes, phytoene synthase, and cytochrome P450 that contributed to the resistance against the virus ( 121 ). Based on the transcriptome study of two distinct horse gram genotypes for drought tolerance several transcription factors (TFs) families such as WRKY, NAC and MYB were reported to be involved in conferring drought stress tolerance ( 122 ).…”

Section: Advancements In Breeding Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Underutilized legumes: nutrient status and advanced breeding approaches for qualitative and quantitative enhancement

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Underutilized/orphan legumes provide food and nutritional security to resource-poor rural populations during periods of drought and extreme hunger, thus, saving millions of lives. The Leguminaceae, which is the third largest flowering plant family, has approximately 650 genera and 20,000 species and are distributed globally. There are various protein-rich accessible and edible legumes, such as soybean, cowpea, and others; nevertheless, their consumption rate is far higher than production, owing to ever-increasing demand. The growing global urge to switch from an animal-based protein diet to a vegetarian-based protein diet has also accelerated their demand. In this context, underutilized legumes offer significant potential for food security, nutritional requirements, and agricultural development. Many of the known legumes like Mucuna spp., Canavalia spp., Sesbania spp., Phaseolus spp., and others are reported to contain comparable amounts of protein, essential amino acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), dietary fiber, essential minerals and vitamins along with other bioactive compounds. Keeping this in mind, the current review focuses on the potential of discovering underutilized legumes as a source of food, feed and pharmaceutically valuable chemicals, in order to provide baseline data for addressing malnutrition-related problems and sustaining pulse needs across the globe. There is a scarcity of information about underutilized legumes and is restricted to specific geographical zones with local or traditional significance. Around 700 genera and 20,000 species remain for domestication, improvement, and mainstreaming. Significant efforts in research, breeding, and development are required to transform existing local landraces of carefully selected, promising crops into types with broad adaptability and economic viability. Different breeding efforts and the use of biotechnological methods such as micro-propagation, molecular markers research and genetic transformation for the development of underutilized crops are offered to popularize lesser-known legume crops and help farmers diversify their agricultural systems and boost their profitability.

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Section: Advancements In Breeding Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Underutilized legumes: nutrient status and advanced breeding approaches for qualitative and quantitative enhancement

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“…Finally, the transcriptome represents the expressed portion of the genome while the proteome is a reflection of that subset of the transcriptome that is translated into proteins. Proteomics in orphan legumes is still rare, with grass pea being one of the few with such studies (Rathi et al, 2015).…”

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Unlocking the potential of orphan legumes

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Kunert

2016

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Orphan, or underutilized, legumes are domesticated legumes with useful properties, but with less importance than major world crops due to use and supply constraints. However, they play a significant role in many developing countries, providing food security and nutrition to consumers, as well as income to resource-poor farmers. They have been largely neglected by both researchers and industry due to their limited economic importance in the global market. Orphan legumes are better adapted than the major legume crops to extreme soil and climatic conditions, with high tolerance to abiotic environmental stresses such as drought. As a stress response they can also produce compounds with pharmaceutical value. Orphan legumes are therefore a likely source of important traits for introduction into major crops to aid in combating the stresses associated with global climate change. Modern large-scale genomics techniques are now being applied to many of these previously understudied crops, with the first successes reported in the genomics area. However, greater investment of resources and manpower are necessary if the potential of orphan legumes is to be unlocked and applied in the future.

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