Guo Wang , Chunmei Zong , Yuxin Qi , Guohong Sun , Changyuan Liu , Yanping Wang

Mudanjiang Branch, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Mudanjiang, 157000, Heilongjiang, China
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Legume Genomics and Genetics, 2024, Vol. 15, No. 5   doi: 10.5376/lgg.2024.15.0024
Received: 08 Sep., 2024    Accepted: 09 Oct., 2024    Published: 20 Oct., 2024

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Wang X.M., Zong C.M., Qi Y.X., Sun G.H., Liu C.Y., and Wang Y.P., 2024, Translational genomics in legumes: enhancing crop resilience and yield, Legume Genomics and Genetics, 15(5): 244-256 (doi: 10.5376/lgg.2024.15.0024)

Legume crops play a crucial role in global food security, yet their cultivation faces significant challenges from biotic and abiotic stresses. This study explores the potential of translational genomics as a vital tool for enhancing legume crop resilience and yield. We provide an overview of recent advances in legume genomics, highlighting the impact of sequencing technologies and key genome projects. By examining model legumes like Medicago truncatula and Lotus japonicus, we illustrate how discoveries can be translated into crop legumes to address critical issues such as drought tolerance and nitrogen fixation. We discuss genomic approaches to improve stress resistance, yield-related traits, and the integration of emerging technologies like CRISPR/Cas9. Our findings underscore the importance of an integrative approach, combining omics technologies and participatory breeding, to develop climate-resilient legume varieties. This study emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts in policy and funding to further advance translational genomics in legume improvement, ensuring sustainable agricultural practices for the future.

Legume crops; Translational genomics; Stress resilience; Nitrogen fixation; Crop improvement