Dandan Huang

Hainan Institute of Biotechnology, Haikou, 570206, Hainan, China
Author    Correspondence author
Field Crop, 2024, Vol. 7, No. 5   
Received: 08 Jul., 2024    Accepted: 19 Aug., 2024    Published: 09 Sep., 2024

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Lupinus species, with their agricultural and ecological importance, have attracted growing interest in genomic research due to their potential for crop improvement. Comparative genomics offers insights into the genetic diversity and adaptability of Lupinus species, paving the way for enhanced breeding programs. This study focuses on analyzing the genomic diversity within the Lupinus genus and applying comparative genomic approaches to uncover key genetic features relevant to agronomic traits, such as drought resistance, nutritional enhancement, and disease resistance. Through the use of advanced genomic tools, including sequencing technologies and gene-editing methods like CRISPR, this study provides an in-depth look into how genetic variations across different Lupinus species can be leveraged for crop improvement. A case study on Lupinus albus highlights the practical application of these insights, emphasizing the potential for region-specific improvements. Despite current challenges in Lupinus genomics, this study suggests strategies to overcome these hurdles and outlines future directions for advancing crop improvement through comparative genomics.

Lupinus species; Comparative genomics; Crop improvement; Genetic diversity; Genomic tools