Murdoch University-Led Research Opens Door to New Crop Varieties
July 31, 2024| |
Researchers led by Murdoch University's Centre for Crop and Food Innovation (CCFI) have published the study "Unlocking plant genetics with telomere-to-telomere (T2T) genome assemblies," a ground-breaking international genomics research that could help develop new crop varieties that can better withstand drought, salinity, and pests.
Complete Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) assemblies allow scientists to map an entire genome to support molecular breeding to improve plant performance under stress conditions. T2T genome assemblies give access to difficult-to-sequence regions, opening up a myriad of groundbreaking research possibilities, such as creating completely new crop varieties that cater to future needs.
Study lead and CCFI Director, Professor Rajeev Varshney said the genome assemblies' findings represented the future of genetics. “T2T genome assemblies provide a complete, end-to-end picture of a genome in its entirety,” Professor Varshney said. He added that their team at CCFI is working with national and international collaborators in applying T2T genome assemblies in several crops.
For more details, read the news article in Murdoch University website.
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