Genome and transcriptome sequencing identifies breeding targets in the orphan crop tef (Eragrostis tef)

2014188 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Gina Cannarozzi · University of Bern

Sonia Plaza‐Wüthrich · University of Bern

Korinna Esfeld · University of Bern

Stéphanie Larti · University of Bern

Yi Song Wilson · University of Bern

Dejene Girma · University of Bern

Edouard de Castro ·

Abstract

It is highly plausible that breeding targets previously identified in other cereal crops will also be valuable breeding targets in tef. The draft genome and transcriptome will be of great use for identifying these targets for genetic improvement of this orphan crop that is vital for feeding 50 million people in the Horn of Africa.

Topics & Keywords

Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Genomics

Volume 15, Issue 1, pp. 581-581

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2164-15-581

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