Coconut Genomics

Bandupriya, H.D.D.; Perera, S. A. C. N.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-70420-9_9

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“…Based on the annotations from other species, several similar genes and their possible participation in coconut biological processes have been found. Embryogenesis, general plant growth, fruit development, and fruit nutrition quality are just a few of the many significant biological processes discovered [88].…”

Section: Whole Genome Sequencing Effortsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Genomics and Transcriptomics Reveal Genetic Contribution to Population Diversity and Specific Traits in Coconut

Yousefi

Abdullah

Hatta

et al. 2023

Plants

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Coconut is an economically important palm species with a long history of human use. It has applications in various food, nutraceuticals, and cosmetic products, and there has been renewed interest in coconut in recent years due to its unique nutritional and medicinal properties. Unfortunately, the sustainable growth of the coconut industry has been hampered due to a shortage of good quality seedlings. Genetic improvement through the traditional breeding approach faced considerable obstacles due to its perennial nature, protracted juvenile period, and high heterozygosity. Molecular biotechnological tools, including molecular markers and next-generation sequencing (NGS), could expedite genetic improvement efforts in coconut. Researchers have employed various molecular markers to reveal genetic diversity among coconut populations and for the construction of a genetic map for exploitation in coconut breeding programs worldwide. Whole genome sequencing and transcriptomics on the different varieties have generated a massive amount of publicly accessible sequence data, substantially improving the ability to analyze and understand molecular mechanisms affecting crop performance. The production of high-yielding and disease-resilient coconuts and the deciphering of the complex coconut genome’s structure can profit tremendously from these technologies. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of the progress of coconut research, using genomics, transcriptomics, and molecular markers initiatives.

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Section: Whole Genome Sequencing Effortsmentioning

confidence: 99%