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Pearl Millet Genome: Lessons from a Tough Crop.

Authors :
Debieu, Marilyne
Kanfany, Ghislain
Laplaze, Laurent
Source :
Trends in Plant Science. Nov2017, Vol. 22 Issue 11, p911-913. 3p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Pearl millet is an important cereal for food security in the arid regions of Africa and India. The recently published genome of this tough cereal crop has shed new light on its history and adaptation to dry, hot climates and paves the way for much-needed genomic-based breeding efforts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13601385
Volume :
22
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Trends in Plant Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
125945719
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tplants.2017.09.006