A special short-wing petal faba genome and genetic dissection of floral and yield-related traits accelerate breeding and improvement of faba bean.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A comprehensive study of the genome and genetics of superior germplasms is fundamental for crop improvement. As a widely adapted protein crop with high yield potential, the improvement in breeding and development of the seeds industry of faba bean have been greatly hindered by its giant genome size and high outcrossing rate.

Results

To fully explore the genomic diversity and genetic basis of important agronomic traits, we first generate a de novo genome assembly and perform annotation of a special short-wing petal faba bean germplasm (VF8137) exhibiting a low outcrossing rate. Comparative genome and pan-genome analyses reveal the genome evolution characteristics and unique pan-genes among the three different faba bean genomes. In addition, the genome diversity of

SUBMITTER: Liu R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11916958 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature