Development of a composite core collection from 5,856 Sesame accessions being conserved in the Indian National Genebank.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

A composite core collection (CCC) in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) will help utilize genetic resources efficiently. This study reports, using genomics tools, a representative minimal set (CCC) that capture maximal genetic diversity from a set of 5,856 sesame accessions being conserved at the National Genebank (NGB) of the ICAR-NBPGR. The CCC will serve as a valuable resource for researchers and breeders to facilitate sesame improvement for traits such as yield, disease resistance, stress resilience, and nutritional content. Ultimately, this work contributes to the broader goal of improving sesame for an ever-increasing demand for vegetable oil, to meet our food security challenges.

Data description

This study presents ddRAD-seq data for a total of 5,856 sesame acces

SUBMITTER: Ruperao P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12363036 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature