Xuanjun Fang

Hainan Institute of Tropical Agricultural Resources, Sanya, 572025, Hainan, China
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Legume Genomics and Genetics, 2024, Vol. 15, No. 3   doi: 10.5376/lgg.2024.15.0012
Received: 05 May, 2024    Accepted: 06 Jun., 2024    Published: 17 Jun., 2024

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Fang X.J., 2024, Evolutionary genomics of peas insights into domestication and diversity, Legume Genomics and Genetics, 15(1): 105-117 (doi: 10.5376/lgg.2024.15.0012)

Peas (Pisum sativum L.) have played a significant role in agriculture and scientific research due to their nutritional value and genetic model status. This study comprehensively examines the evolutionary history, genomic structure, domestication, and genetic diversity of peas. We discuss advances in genomic tools and resources, highlighting recent progress in sequencing technologies, genome-wide association studies (GWAS), and bioinformatics resources. Functional genomics and trait mapping efforts, including the identification of key genes, QTL mapping, and marker-assisted selection, are explored. The role of pea-microbe interactions, particularly in symbiotic nitrogen fixation and pathogen resistance, is also reviewed. Furthermore, modern breeding techniques, including genomic selection and CRISPR/Cas9, are presented alongside case studies of successful breeding programs. The study concludes with an analysis of current challenges in pea genomics and proposes future research directions to integrate genomics with phenomics for crop improvement. This study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of pea genomics to enhance breeding strategies and ensure sustainable agricultural practices.

Pea genomics; Domestication; Genetic diversity; Functional genomics; Crop improvement