Advancing the Conservation and Utilization of Barley Genetic Resources: Insights into Germplasm Management and Breeding for Sustainable Agriculture
Barley is a very important crop particularly in marginal dry areas, where it often serves as the most viable option for farmers. Additionally, barley carries great significance in the Western world, serving not only as a fundamental crop for animal feed and malting but also as a nutritious food sour...
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| author | Andrea Visioni Boris Basile Ahmed Amri Miguel Sanchez-Garcia Giandomenico Corrado |
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| description | Barley is a very important crop particularly in marginal dry areas, where it often serves as the most viable option for farmers. Additionally, barley carries great significance in the Western world, serving not only as a fundamental crop for animal feed and malting but also as a nutritious food source. The broad adaptability of barley and its ability to withstand various biotic and abiotic stresses often make this species the sole cereal that can be cultivated in arid regions. The collection and utilization of barley genetic resources are crucial for identifying valuable traits to enhance productivity and mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. This review aims to provide an overview of the management and exploitation of barley genetic resources. Furthermore, the review explores the relationship between gene banks and participatory breeding, offering insights into the diversity and utilization of barley genetic resources through some examples such as the initiatives undertaken by ICARDA. Finally, this contribution highlights the importance of these resources for boosting barley productivity, addressing climate change impacts, and meeting the growing food demands in a rapidly changing agriculture. The understanding and utilizing the rich genetic diversity of barley can contribute to sustainable agriculture and ensure the success of this vital crop for future generations globally. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e84f47ee70d84990ac5ebf63fd7bcdd82023-11-19T12:31:18ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472023-09-011218318610.3390/plants12183186Advancing the Conservation and Utilization of Barley Genetic Resources: Insights into Germplasm Management and Breeding for Sustainable AgricultureAndrea Visioni0Boris Basile1Ahmed Amri2Miguel Sanchez-Garcia3Giandomenico Corrado4International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), Rabat 10100, MoroccoDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, ItalyInternational Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), Rabat 10100, MoroccoInternational Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), Rabat 10100, MoroccoDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, ItalyBarley is a very important crop particularly in marginal dry areas, where it often serves as the most viable option for farmers. Additionally, barley carries great significance in the Western world, serving not only as a fundamental crop for animal feed and malting but also as a nutritious food source. The broad adaptability of barley and its ability to withstand various biotic and abiotic stresses often make this species the sole cereal that can be cultivated in arid regions. The collection and utilization of barley genetic resources are crucial for identifying valuable traits to enhance productivity and mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. This review aims to provide an overview of the management and exploitation of barley genetic resources. Furthermore, the review explores the relationship between gene banks and participatory breeding, offering insights into the diversity and utilization of barley genetic resources through some examples such as the initiatives undertaken by ICARDA. Finally, this contribution highlights the importance of these resources for boosting barley productivity, addressing climate change impacts, and meeting the growing food demands in a rapidly changing agriculture. The understanding and utilizing the rich genetic diversity of barley can contribute to sustainable agriculture and ensure the success of this vital crop for future generations globally.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/18/3186<i>Hordeum vulgare</i>genetic diversitycrop improvementbiodiversityclimate resiliencelandraces |
| spellingShingle | Andrea Visioni Boris Basile Ahmed Amri Miguel Sanchez-Garcia Giandomenico Corrado Advancing the Conservation and Utilization of Barley Genetic Resources: Insights into Germplasm Management and Breeding for Sustainable Agriculture Plants <i>Hordeum vulgare</i> genetic diversity crop improvement biodiversity climate resilience landraces |
| title | Advancing the Conservation and Utilization of Barley Genetic Resources: Insights into Germplasm Management and Breeding for Sustainable Agriculture |
| title_full | Advancing the Conservation and Utilization of Barley Genetic Resources: Insights into Germplasm Management and Breeding for Sustainable Agriculture |
| title_fullStr | Advancing the Conservation and Utilization of Barley Genetic Resources: Insights into Germplasm Management and Breeding for Sustainable Agriculture |
| title_full_unstemmed | Advancing the Conservation and Utilization of Barley Genetic Resources: Insights into Germplasm Management and Breeding for Sustainable Agriculture |
| title_short | Advancing the Conservation and Utilization of Barley Genetic Resources: Insights into Germplasm Management and Breeding for Sustainable Agriculture |
| title_sort | advancing the conservation and utilization of barley genetic resources insights into germplasm management and breeding for sustainable agriculture |
| topic | <i>Hordeum vulgare</i> genetic diversity crop improvement biodiversity climate resilience landraces |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/18/3186 |
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