Transcriptomics view over the germination landscape in biofortified rice
Hidden hunger, or micronutrient deficiency, is a worldwide problem. Several approaches are employed to alleviate its effects (e.g., promoting diet diversity, use of dietary supplements, chemical fortification of processed food), and among these, biofortification is considered as one of the most cost...
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| author | Dueñas, Conrado Jr. Slamet-Loedin, Inez Macovei, Anca |
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| description | Hidden hunger, or micronutrient deficiency, is a worldwide problem. Several approaches are employed to alleviate its effects (e.g., promoting diet diversity, use of dietary supplements, chemical fortification of processed food), and among these, biofortification is considered as one of the most cost-effective and highly sustainable. Rice is one of the best targets for biofortification since it is a staple food for almost half of the world’s population as a high-energy source but with low nutritional value. Multiple biofortified rice lines have been produced during the past decades, while few studies also reported modifications in germination behavior (in terms of enhanced or decreased germination percentage or speed). It is important to underline that rapid, uniform germination, and seedling establishment are essential prerequisites for crop productivity. Combining the two traits, biofortified, highly-nutritious seeds with improved germination behavior can be envisaged as a highly-desired target for rice breeding. To this purpose, information gathered from transcriptomics studies can reveal useful insights to unveil the molecular players governing both traits. The present review aims to provide an overview of transcriptomics studies applied at the crossroad between biofortification and seed germination, pointing out potential candidates for trait pyramiding. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1641472024-12-22T05:44:57Z Transcriptomics view over the germination landscape in biofortified rice Dueñas, Conrado Jr. Slamet-Loedin, Inez Macovei, Anca biofortification germination micronutrient deficiency seed quality transcriptomics Hidden hunger, or micronutrient deficiency, is a worldwide problem. Several approaches are employed to alleviate its effects (e.g., promoting diet diversity, use of dietary supplements, chemical fortification of processed food), and among these, biofortification is considered as one of the most cost-effective and highly sustainable. Rice is one of the best targets for biofortification since it is a staple food for almost half of the world’s population as a high-energy source but with low nutritional value. Multiple biofortified rice lines have been produced during the past decades, while few studies also reported modifications in germination behavior (in terms of enhanced or decreased germination percentage or speed). It is important to underline that rapid, uniform germination, and seedling establishment are essential prerequisites for crop productivity. Combining the two traits, biofortified, highly-nutritious seeds with improved germination behavior can be envisaged as a highly-desired target for rice breeding. To this purpose, information gathered from transcriptomics studies can reveal useful insights to unveil the molecular players governing both traits. The present review aims to provide an overview of transcriptomics studies applied at the crossroad between biofortification and seed germination, pointing out potential candidates for trait pyramiding. 2021-12-18 2024-12-19T12:53:30Z 2024-12-19T12:53:30Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/164147 en Open Access MDPI Dueñas, Conrado Jr.; Slamet-Loedin, Inez and Macovei, Anca. 2021. Transcriptomics view over the germination landscape in biofortified rice. Genes, Volume 12 no. 12 p. 2013 |
| spellingShingle | biofortification germination micronutrient deficiency seed quality transcriptomics Dueñas, Conrado Jr. Slamet-Loedin, Inez Macovei, Anca Transcriptomics view over the germination landscape in biofortified rice |
| title | Transcriptomics view over the germination landscape in biofortified rice |
| title_full | Transcriptomics view over the germination landscape in biofortified rice |
| title_fullStr | Transcriptomics view over the germination landscape in biofortified rice |
| title_full_unstemmed | Transcriptomics view over the germination landscape in biofortified rice |
| title_short | Transcriptomics view over the germination landscape in biofortified rice |
| title_sort | transcriptomics view over the germination landscape in biofortified rice |
| topic | biofortification germination micronutrient deficiency seed quality transcriptomics |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/164147 |
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