Buckwheat Transformed with cDNA of a Rice MADS Box Gene Is Stimulated in Branching.

Kojima, Mineo; Hihara, Mio; Koyama, Shunichi; Shioiri, Hidenari; Nozue, Masayuki; Yamamoto, Kimiko; Sasaki, Takuji

doi:10.5511/plantbiotechnology.17.35

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“…Plants transformed with a sense orientation of a cDNA of a MADS-box gene were stimulated in branching, and plants transformed with an antisense orientation of the same gene were inhibited in both branching and growth. The study showed the utility of the developed in planta transformation method for studying gene functions in buckwheat and for developing new agronomically important transgenic lines of buckwheat [ 195 ]. Two other in planta methods for transient gene expression were developed by Bratić et al [ 196 ].…”

Section: Genetic Transformation and Genome Editingmentioning

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Biotechnological Methods for Buckwheat Breeding

Luthar

Fabjan

Mlinarič³

2021

Plants

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The Fagopyrum genus includes two cultivated species, namely common buckwheat (F. esculentum Moench) and Tartary buckwheat (F. tataricum Gaertn.), and more than 25 wild buckwheat species. The goal of breeders is to improve the properties of cultivated buckwheat with methods of classical breeding, with the support of biotechnological methods or a combination of both. In this paper, we reviewed the possibility to use transcriptomics, genomics, interspecific hybridization, tissue cultures and plant regeneration, molecular markers, genetic transformation, and genome editing to aid in both the breeding of buckwheat and in the identification and production of metabolites important for preserving human health. The key problems in buckwheat breeding are the unknown mode of inheritance of most traits, associated with crop yield and the synthesis of medicinal compounds, low seed yield, shedding of seeds, differential flowering and seed set on branches, and unknown action of genes responsible for the synthesis of buckwheat metabolites of pharmaceutical and medicinal interest.

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Section: Genetic Transformation and Genome Editingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Biotechnological Methods for Buckwheat Breeding

Luthar

Fabjan

Mlinarič³

2021

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Genetic and genomic research for the development of an efficient breeding system in heterostylous self-incompatible common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum)

Matsui

Yasui

2020

Theor Appl Genet

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Revisiting the versatile buckwheat: reinvigorating genetic gains through integrated breeding and genomics approach

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Chaudhari

Sood

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Main conclusion Emerging insights in buckwheat molecular genetics allow the integration of genomics driven breeding to revive this ancient crop of immense nutraceutical potential from Asia.Out of several thousand known edible plant species, only four crops-rice, wheat, maize and potato provide the largest proportion of daily nutrition to billions of people. While these crops are the primary supplier of carbohydrates, they lack essential amino acids and minerals for a balanced nutrition. The overdependence on only few crops makes the future cropping systems vulnerable to the predicted climate change. Diversifying food resources through incorporation of orphan or minor crops in modern cropping systems is one potential strategy to improve the nutritional security and mitigate the hostile weather patterns. One such crop is buckwheat, which can contribute to the agricultural sustainability as it grows in a wide range of environments, requires relatively low inputs and possess balanced amino acid and micronutrient profiles. Additionally, gluten-free nature of protein and nutraceutical properties of secondary metabolites make the crop a healthy alternative of wheat-based diet in developed countries. Despite enormous potential, efforts for the genetic improvement of buckwheat are considerably lagged behind the conventional cereal crops. With the draft genome sequences in hand, there is a great scope to speed up the progress of genetic improvement of buckwheat. This article outlines the state of the art in buckwheat research and provides concrete perspectives how modern breeding approaches can be implemented to accelerate the genetic gain. Our suggestions are transferable to many minor and underutilized crops to address the issue of limited genetic gain and low productivity.

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Buckwheat Transformed with cDNA of a Rice MADS Box Gene Is Stimulated in Branching.

Cited by 5 publications

References 9 publications

Biotechnological Methods for Buckwheat Breeding

Biotechnological Methods for Buckwheat Breeding

Genetic and genomic research for the development of an efficient breeding system in heterostylous self-incompatible common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum)

Revisiting the versatile buckwheat: reinvigorating genetic gains through integrated breeding and genomics approach

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