Translational Pigeonpea Genomics Consortium for Accelerating Genetic Gains in Pigeonpea (<i>Cajanus cajan</i> L.)
Pigeonpea is one of the important pulse crops grown in many states of India and plays a major role in sustainable food and nutritional security for the smallholder farmers. In order to overcome the productivity barrier the Translational Pigeonpea Genomics Consortium (TPGC) was established, represent...
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| author | Rachit K. Saxena Anil Hake Anupama J. Hingane C. V. Sameer Kumar Abhishek Bohra Muniswamy Sonnappa Abhishek Rathore Anil V. Kumar Anil Mishra A. N. Tikle Chourat Sudhakar S. Rajamani D. K. Patil I. P. Singh N. P. Singh Rajeev K. Varshney |
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| description | Pigeonpea is one of the important pulse crops grown in many states of India and plays a major role in sustainable food and nutritional security for the smallholder farmers. In order to overcome the productivity barrier the Translational Pigeonpea Genomics Consortium (TPGC) was established, representing research institutes from six different states (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh) of India. To enhance pigeonpea productivity and production the team has been engaged in deploying modern genomics approaches in breeding and popularizing modern varieties in farmers’ fields. For instance, new genetic stock has been developed for trait mapping and molecular breeding initiated for enhancing resistance to fusarium wilt and sterility mosaic disease in 11 mega varieties of pigeonpea. In parallel, genomic segments associated with cleistogamous flower, shriveled seed, pods per plant, seeds per pod, 100 seed weight, and seed protein content have been identified. Furthermore, 100 improved lines were evaluated for yield and desirable traits in multi-location trials in different states. Furthermore, a total of 303 farmers’ participatory varietal selection (FPVS) trials have been conducted in 129 villages from 15 districts of six states with 16 released varieties/hybrids. Additionally, one line (GRG 152 or Bheema) from multi-location trials has been identified by the All India Coordinated Research Project on Pigeonpea (AICRP-Pigeonpea) and released for cultivation by the Central Variety Release Committee (CVRC). In summary, the collaborative efforts of several research groups through TPGC is accelerating genetics gains in breeding plots and is expected to deliver them to pigeonpea farmers to enhance their income and improve livelihood. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5528de4fa9764184aa3bbd87cb0110562023-11-20T11:57:22ZengMDPI AGAgronomy2073-43952020-08-01109128910.3390/agronomy10091289Translational Pigeonpea Genomics Consortium for Accelerating Genetic Gains in Pigeonpea (<i>Cajanus cajan</i> L.)Rachit K. Saxena0Anil Hake1Anupama J. Hingane2C. V. Sameer Kumar3Abhishek Bohra4Muniswamy Sonnappa5Abhishek Rathore6Anil V. Kumar7Anil Mishra8A. N. Tikle9Chourat Sudhakar10S. Rajamani11D. K. Patil12I. P. Singh13N. P. Singh14Rajeev K. Varshney15International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru 502324, Telangana State, IndiaInternational Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru 502324, Telangana State, IndiaInternational Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru 502324, Telangana State, IndiaProfessor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad 500030, Telangana State, IndiaICAR—Indian Institute of Pulses Research (IIPR), Kanpur 208024, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaAgricultural Research Station (ARS)—Kalaburagi, University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Raichur 584104, Karnataka, IndiaInternational Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru 502324, Telangana State, IndiaInternational Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru 502324, Telangana State, IndiaRajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (RVSKVV), RAK College of Agriculture (RAKCA), Sehore 466001, Madhya Pradesh, IndiaRajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (RVSKVV), RAK College of Agriculture (RAKCA), Sehore 466001, Madhya Pradesh, IndiaProfessor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad 500030, Telangana State, IndiaRegional Agricultural Research Station, Lam Farm, Guntur 5220324, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaAgricultural Research Station (ARS)—Badnapur, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV), Parbhani 431402, Maharashtra, IndiaICAR—Indian Institute of Pulses Research (IIPR), Kanpur 208024, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaICAR—Indian Institute of Pulses Research (IIPR), Kanpur 208024, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaInternational Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru 502324, Telangana State, IndiaPigeonpea is one of the important pulse crops grown in many states of India and plays a major role in sustainable food and nutritional security for the smallholder farmers. In order to overcome the productivity barrier the Translational Pigeonpea Genomics Consortium (TPGC) was established, representing research institutes from six different states (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh) of India. To enhance pigeonpea productivity and production the team has been engaged in deploying modern genomics approaches in breeding and popularizing modern varieties in farmers’ fields. For instance, new genetic stock has been developed for trait mapping and molecular breeding initiated for enhancing resistance to fusarium wilt and sterility mosaic disease in 11 mega varieties of pigeonpea. In parallel, genomic segments associated with cleistogamous flower, shriveled seed, pods per plant, seeds per pod, 100 seed weight, and seed protein content have been identified. Furthermore, 100 improved lines were evaluated for yield and desirable traits in multi-location trials in different states. Furthermore, a total of 303 farmers’ participatory varietal selection (FPVS) trials have been conducted in 129 villages from 15 districts of six states with 16 released varieties/hybrids. Additionally, one line (GRG 152 or Bheema) from multi-location trials has been identified by the All India Coordinated Research Project on Pigeonpea (AICRP-Pigeonpea) and released for cultivation by the Central Variety Release Committee (CVRC). In summary, the collaborative efforts of several research groups through TPGC is accelerating genetics gains in breeding plots and is expected to deliver them to pigeonpea farmers to enhance their income and improve livelihood.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/10/9/1289pigeonpeagenomicsTPGCFPVSmulti-location trials |
| spellingShingle | Rachit K. Saxena Anil Hake Anupama J. Hingane C. V. Sameer Kumar Abhishek Bohra Muniswamy Sonnappa Abhishek Rathore Anil V. Kumar Anil Mishra A. N. Tikle Chourat Sudhakar S. Rajamani D. K. Patil I. P. Singh N. P. Singh Rajeev K. Varshney Translational Pigeonpea Genomics Consortium for Accelerating Genetic Gains in Pigeonpea (<i>Cajanus cajan</i> L.) Agronomy pigeonpea genomics TPGC FPVS multi-location trials |
| title | Translational Pigeonpea Genomics Consortium for Accelerating Genetic Gains in Pigeonpea (<i>Cajanus cajan</i> L.) |
| title_full | Translational Pigeonpea Genomics Consortium for Accelerating Genetic Gains in Pigeonpea (<i>Cajanus cajan</i> L.) |
| title_fullStr | Translational Pigeonpea Genomics Consortium for Accelerating Genetic Gains in Pigeonpea (<i>Cajanus cajan</i> L.) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Translational Pigeonpea Genomics Consortium for Accelerating Genetic Gains in Pigeonpea (<i>Cajanus cajan</i> L.) |
| title_short | Translational Pigeonpea Genomics Consortium for Accelerating Genetic Gains in Pigeonpea (<i>Cajanus cajan</i> L.) |
| title_sort | translational pigeonpea genomics consortium for accelerating genetic gains in pigeonpea i cajanus cajan i l |
| topic | pigeonpea genomics TPGC FPVS multi-location trials |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/10/9/1289 |
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