Abstract
Food security has emerged as an urgent concern because of the rising world population. To meet the food demands of the near future, it is required to improve the productivity of various crops, not just of staple food crops. The genetic diversity among plant populations in a given species allows the plants to adapt to various environmental conditions. Such diversity could therefore yield valuable traits that could overcome the food-security challenges. To explore genetic diversity comprehensively and to rapidly identify useful genes and/or allele, advanced high-throughput sequencing techniques, also called nextgeneration sequencing (NGS) technologies, have been developed. These provide practical solutions to the challenges in crop genomics. Here, we review various sources of genetic diversity in plants, newly developed genetic diversity-mining tools synergized with NGS techniques, and related genetic approaches such as quantitative trait locus analysis and genome- wide association study.
Keywords: Genetic diversity, NGS technology, Genotyping, QTL analysis, GWAS, Crop improvement.
Graphical Abstract
Current Genomics
Title:Exploring Genetic Diversity in Plants Using High-Throughput Sequencing Techniques
Volume: 17 Issue: 4
Author(s): Yoshihiko Onda and Keiichi Mochida
Affiliation:
Keywords: Genetic diversity, NGS technology, Genotyping, QTL analysis, GWAS, Crop improvement.
Abstract: Food security has emerged as an urgent concern because of the rising world population. To meet the food demands of the near future, it is required to improve the productivity of various crops, not just of staple food crops. The genetic diversity among plant populations in a given species allows the plants to adapt to various environmental conditions. Such diversity could therefore yield valuable traits that could overcome the food-security challenges. To explore genetic diversity comprehensively and to rapidly identify useful genes and/or allele, advanced high-throughput sequencing techniques, also called nextgeneration sequencing (NGS) technologies, have been developed. These provide practical solutions to the challenges in crop genomics. Here, we review various sources of genetic diversity in plants, newly developed genetic diversity-mining tools synergized with NGS techniques, and related genetic approaches such as quantitative trait locus analysis and genome- wide association study.
Export Options
About this article
Cite this article as:
Onda Yoshihiko and Mochida Keiichi, Exploring Genetic Diversity in Plants Using High-Throughput Sequencing Techniques, Current Genomics 2016; 17 (4) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389202917666160331202742
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389202917666160331202742 |
Print ISSN 1389-2029 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1875-5488 |
Call for Papers in Thematic Issues
Current Genomics in Cardiovascular Research
Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in the world, in recent years we have had important advances in the interaction between cardiovascular disease and genomics. In this Research Topic, we intend for researchers to present their results with a focus on basic, translational and clinical investigations associated with ...read more
Deep learning in Single Cell Analysis
The field of biology is undergoing a revolution in our ability to study individual cells at the molecular level, and to integrate data from multiple sources and modalities. This has been made possible by advances in technologies for single-cell sequencing, multi-omics profiling, spatial transcriptomics, and high-throughput imaging, as well as ...read more
New insights on Pediatric Tumors and Associated Cancer Predisposition Syndromes
Because of the broad spectrum of children cancer susceptibility, the diagnosis of cancer risk syndromes in children is rarely used in direct cancer treatment. The field of pediatric cancer genetics and genomics will only continue to expand as a result of increasing use of genetic testing tools. It's possible that ...read more
Related Journals
- Author Guidelines
- Graphical Abstracts
- Fabricating and Stating False Information
- Research Misconduct
- Post Publication Discussions and Corrections
- Publishing Ethics and Rectitude
- Increase Visibility of Your Article
- Archiving Policies
- Peer Review Workflow
- Order Your Article Before Print
- Promote Your Article
- Manuscript Transfer Facility
- Editorial Policies
- Allegations from Whistleblowers
- Announcements
Related Articles
-
MicroRNA: Implications for Alzheimer Disease and other Human CNS Disorders
Current Genomics Chronic Kidney Disease and the Search for New Biomarkers for Early Diagnosis
Current Medicinal Chemistry Antiviral Activities of Human Host Defense Peptides
Current Medicinal Chemistry Recent Patents on Novel P2X7 Receptor Antagonists and their Potential for Reducing Central Nervous System Inflammation
Recent Patents on CNS Drug Discovery (Discontinued) Mitral Balloon Valvuloplasty: State-of-the-Art Paper
Current Cardiology Reviews Effect of an Obesogenic Diet During the Juvenile Period on Growth Pattern, Fatness and Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Reproductive Features of Swine with Obesity/Leptin Resistance
Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets Bone Mass Gain During Puberty and Adolescence: Deconstructing Gender Characteristics
Current Medicinal Chemistry Self-management Programmes for People with Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Current Rheumatology Reviews Gene Therapy for Osteoinduction
Current Gene Therapy Anabolics in Osteoporosis: The Emerging Therapeutic Tool
Current Molecular Medicine Histone Post-translational Modifications to Target Memory-related Diseases
Current Pharmaceutical Design Patent Selections:
Recent Patents on Biotechnology Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in children and adolescents – Relationship with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Current Pharmaceutical Design MicroRNAs: Regulators of TLR2-Mediated Probiotic Immune Responses
MicroRNA Boronated DNA-Binding Compounds as Potential Agents for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry Job Stress and Blood Pressure: A Critical Appraisal of Reported Studies
Current Hypertension Reviews Tumor Protein p63/microRNA Network in Epithelial Cancer Cells
Current Genomics Regulators of the G1 Phase of the Cell Cycle and Neurogenesis
Central Nervous System Agents in Medicinal Chemistry Influence of Leptin on Immunity
Current Immunology Reviews (Discontinued) Food Allergy
Current Pharmaceutical Design