Strategic Identification of New Genetic Diversity to Expand Lentil (<i>Lens culinaris</i> Medik.) Production (Using Nepal as an Example)
Although lentil has a long history of cultivation, cultivars rely on a narrow genetic base, indicating room for broadening the diversity. Two field experiments were conducted at Bardiya, Nepal, during winter 2016 and 2017, with 324 diverse lentil genotypes obtained from genebanks and breeding progra...
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| author | Sandesh Neupane Rajeev Dhakal Derek M. Wright Deny K. Shrestha Bishnu Dhakal Kirstin E. Bett |
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| description | Although lentil has a long history of cultivation, cultivars rely on a narrow genetic base, indicating room for broadening the diversity. Two field experiments were conducted at Bardiya, Nepal, during winter 2016 and 2017, with 324 diverse lentil genotypes obtained from genebanks and breeding programs around the world. Phenological traits related to adaptation, particularly days to flower, were assessed. A photothermal model was used to predict days to flower in new environments to identify genotypes that may be suitable for additional growing regions in Nepal, allowing for the expansion of the production area. Many putatively adapted genotypes were identified for terai, mid-hill, and high-hill growing regions. The list includes large-seeded or yellow cotyledon lines, representing new market classes of lentils for Nepal. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-215772018c994927b8e6331ffd183e4a2023-11-22T17:06:01ZengMDPI AGAgronomy2073-43952021-09-011110193310.3390/agronomy11101933Strategic Identification of New Genetic Diversity to Expand Lentil (<i>Lens culinaris</i> Medik.) Production (Using Nepal as an Example)Sandesh Neupane0Rajeev Dhakal1Derek M. Wright2Deny K. Shrestha3Bishnu Dhakal4Kirstin E. Bett5Department of Plant Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A8, CanadaLocal Initiatives for Biodiversity, Research and Development, P.O. Box 324, Kaski, Pokhara 33800, NepalDepartment of Plant Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A8, CanadaLocal Initiatives for Biodiversity, Research and Development, P.O. Box 324, Kaski, Pokhara 33800, NepalLocal Initiatives for Biodiversity, Research and Development, P.O. Box 324, Kaski, Pokhara 33800, NepalDepartment of Plant Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A8, CanadaAlthough lentil has a long history of cultivation, cultivars rely on a narrow genetic base, indicating room for broadening the diversity. Two field experiments were conducted at Bardiya, Nepal, during winter 2016 and 2017, with 324 diverse lentil genotypes obtained from genebanks and breeding programs around the world. Phenological traits related to adaptation, particularly days to flower, were assessed. A photothermal model was used to predict days to flower in new environments to identify genotypes that may be suitable for additional growing regions in Nepal, allowing for the expansion of the production area. Many putatively adapted genotypes were identified for terai, mid-hill, and high-hill growing regions. The list includes large-seeded or yellow cotyledon lines, representing new market classes of lentils for Nepal.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/11/10/1933lentildiversityadaptationphotothermal modelNepal |
| spellingShingle | Sandesh Neupane Rajeev Dhakal Derek M. Wright Deny K. Shrestha Bishnu Dhakal Kirstin E. Bett Strategic Identification of New Genetic Diversity to Expand Lentil (<i>Lens culinaris</i> Medik.) Production (Using Nepal as an Example) Agronomy lentil diversity adaptation photothermal model Nepal |
| title | Strategic Identification of New Genetic Diversity to Expand Lentil (<i>Lens culinaris</i> Medik.) Production (Using Nepal as an Example) |
| title_full | Strategic Identification of New Genetic Diversity to Expand Lentil (<i>Lens culinaris</i> Medik.) Production (Using Nepal as an Example) |
| title_fullStr | Strategic Identification of New Genetic Diversity to Expand Lentil (<i>Lens culinaris</i> Medik.) Production (Using Nepal as an Example) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Strategic Identification of New Genetic Diversity to Expand Lentil (<i>Lens culinaris</i> Medik.) Production (Using Nepal as an Example) |
| title_short | Strategic Identification of New Genetic Diversity to Expand Lentil (<i>Lens culinaris</i> Medik.) Production (Using Nepal as an Example) |
| title_sort | strategic identification of new genetic diversity to expand lentil i lens culinaris i medik production using nepal as an example |
| topic | lentil diversity adaptation photothermal model Nepal |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/11/10/1933 |
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