Wild Lathyrus—A Treasure of Novel Diversity

Grasspea (Lathyrus sativus L.) is a climate-smart legume crop with adaptation to fragile agroecosystems. The genus Lathyrus is recognized for its vast genetic diversity, encompassing over 160 species, many of which are cultivated for various purposes across different regions of the world. Among thes...

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Autores principales: Singh, Akanksha, Balech, Rind, Barpete, Surendra, Gupta, Priyanka, Bouhlal, Outmane, Tawkaz, Sawsan, Kaul, Smita, Tripathi, Kuldeep, Amri, Ahmed, Maalouf, Fouad, Gupta, Sanjeev, Agrawal, Shiv Kumar
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169862
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author Singh, Akanksha
Balech, Rind
Barpete, Surendra
Gupta, Priyanka
Bouhlal, Outmane
Tawkaz, Sawsan
Kaul, Smita
Tripathi, Kuldeep
Amri, Ahmed
Maalouf, Fouad
Gupta, Sanjeev
Agrawal, Shiv Kumar
author_browse Agrawal, Shiv Kumar
Amri, Ahmed
Balech, Rind
Barpete, Surendra
Bouhlal, Outmane
Gupta, Priyanka
Gupta, Sanjeev
Kaul, Smita
Maalouf, Fouad
Singh, Akanksha
Tawkaz, Sawsan
Tripathi, Kuldeep
author_facet Singh, Akanksha
Balech, Rind
Barpete, Surendra
Gupta, Priyanka
Bouhlal, Outmane
Tawkaz, Sawsan
Kaul, Smita
Tripathi, Kuldeep
Amri, Ahmed
Maalouf, Fouad
Gupta, Sanjeev
Agrawal, Shiv Kumar
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description Grasspea (Lathyrus sativus L.) is a climate-smart legume crop with adaptation to fragile agroecosystems. The genus Lathyrus is recognized for its vast genetic diversity, encompassing over 160 species, many of which are cultivated for various purposes across different regions of the world. Among these, Lathyrus sativus is widely cultivated as food, feed, and fodder in South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Central and West Asia and North Africa (CWANA) regions. Its global cultivation has declined substantially due to the stigma posed by the presence of neurotoxin β-N-oxalyl-L-α, β-diaminopropionic acid (β-ODAP) in its seeds and green foliage. Overconsumption for a longer period of grasspea seeds harvested from landraces may lead to a neurological disorder called neurolathyrism in humans. ODAP is an obstacle for grasspea expansion, but crop wild relatives (CWRs) have been found to offer a solution. The incorporation of CWRs, particularly Lathyrus cicera, and landraces into breeding programs may reduce the ODAP content in grasspea varieties to a safer level. Recent advances in genomics-assisted breeding have expanded the potential for utilizing challenging CWRs to develop grasspea varieties that combine ultra-low ODAP levels with improved yield, stability, and adaptability. Further progress in omics technologies—such as transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics—along with genome sequencing and editing, has greatly accelerated the development of grasspea varieties with reduced or zero ODAP content, while also enhancing the plant’s agronomic value. This review highlights the significance of utilizing CWRs in pre-breeding programs, and harnessing advanced tools and technologies to enhance the performance, adaptability, and resilience of grasspea in response to changing environmental conditions.
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spelling CGSpace1698622026-01-15T02:20:40Z Wild Lathyrus—A Treasure of Novel Diversity Singh, Akanksha Balech, Rind Barpete, Surendra Gupta, Priyanka Bouhlal, Outmane Tawkaz, Sawsan Kaul, Smita Tripathi, Kuldeep Amri, Ahmed Maalouf, Fouad Gupta, Sanjeev Agrawal, Shiv Kumar lathyrus pre-breeding grasspea cwrs germplasm conservation and utilization Grasspea (Lathyrus sativus L.) is a climate-smart legume crop with adaptation to fragile agroecosystems. The genus Lathyrus is recognized for its vast genetic diversity, encompassing over 160 species, many of which are cultivated for various purposes across different regions of the world. Among these, Lathyrus sativus is widely cultivated as food, feed, and fodder in South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Central and West Asia and North Africa (CWANA) regions. Its global cultivation has declined substantially due to the stigma posed by the presence of neurotoxin β-N-oxalyl-L-α, β-diaminopropionic acid (β-ODAP) in its seeds and green foliage. Overconsumption for a longer period of grasspea seeds harvested from landraces may lead to a neurological disorder called neurolathyrism in humans. ODAP is an obstacle for grasspea expansion, but crop wild relatives (CWRs) have been found to offer a solution. The incorporation of CWRs, particularly Lathyrus cicera, and landraces into breeding programs may reduce the ODAP content in grasspea varieties to a safer level. Recent advances in genomics-assisted breeding have expanded the potential for utilizing challenging CWRs to develop grasspea varieties that combine ultra-low ODAP levels with improved yield, stability, and adaptability. Further progress in omics technologies—such as transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics—along with genome sequencing and editing, has greatly accelerated the development of grasspea varieties with reduced or zero ODAP content, while also enhancing the plant’s agronomic value. This review highlights the significance of utilizing CWRs in pre-breeding programs, and harnessing advanced tools and technologies to enhance the performance, adaptability, and resilience of grasspea in response to changing environmental conditions. 2024-10-29 2025-01-24T17:46:29Z 2025-01-24T17:46:29Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169862 en Open Access application/pdf MDPI Akanksha Singh, Rind Balech, Surendra Barpete, Priyanka Gupta, Outmane Bouhlal, Sawsan Tawkaz, Smita Kaul, Kuldeep Tripathi, Ahmed Amri, Fouad Maalouf, Sanjeev Gupta, Shiv Kumar Agrawal. (29/10/2024). Wild Lathyrus—A Treasure of Novel Diversity. Plants, 13 (21).
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pre-breeding
grasspea
cwrs
germplasm conservation and utilization
Singh, Akanksha
Balech, Rind
Barpete, Surendra
Gupta, Priyanka
Bouhlal, Outmane
Tawkaz, Sawsan
Kaul, Smita
Tripathi, Kuldeep
Amri, Ahmed
Maalouf, Fouad
Gupta, Sanjeev
Agrawal, Shiv Kumar
Wild Lathyrus—A Treasure of Novel Diversity
title Wild Lathyrus—A Treasure of Novel Diversity
title_full Wild Lathyrus—A Treasure of Novel Diversity
title_fullStr Wild Lathyrus—A Treasure of Novel Diversity
title_full_unstemmed Wild Lathyrus—A Treasure of Novel Diversity
title_short Wild Lathyrus—A Treasure of Novel Diversity
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topic lathyrus
pre-breeding
grasspea
cwrs
germplasm conservation and utilization
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169862
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