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Old Germplasm for New Needs: Managing Crop Genetic Resources

A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Crop Breeding and Genetics".

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Interests: Antioxidant metabolism; biosaline agriculture; crop management; Plant biotechnology and breeding; plant stress physiology; proteomics, molecular biology; redox biology; seed germination
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Dear Colleagues,

The impacts of climate change on crop production are already a reality in Europe and the rest of the world. In order to mitigate these impacts, access to unexploited genetic crop diversity for the production of new varieties that can thrive in more extreme environmental conditions is of prime importance. Herein, genetic diversity should provide the raw material for breeding and plant improvement. Despite the vast pool of resources that exist, much of the germplasm richness found in gene banks is poorly documented. To overcome the barriers between germplasm conservation and use, a complete evaluation is necessary to find out the useful diversity they contain.

This Special Issue will focus on “Old Germplasm for New Needs: Managing Crop Genetic Resources”. We welcome novel research, reviews, and opinion pieces covering all related topics including germplasm evaluation, crop genetics and improvement, novel crops, phenotyping, physiological responses of inbred lines, management solutions, modeling, case studies from the field, and policy positions.

Dr. Gregorio Barba-Espín
Dr. Jose Ramon Acosta-Motos
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  • Crop germplasm
  • Crop genetics
  • Crop phenotype
  • Food security
  • Crop stress tolerance
  • Crop physiology

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Crop Genetic Resources: An Overview
by Gregorio Barba-Espin and José Ramón Acosta-Motos
Agronomy 2022, 12(2), 340; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12020340 - 29 Jan 2022
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The impacts of climate change on crop production are already a reality worldwide [...] Full article
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Comparative Characterization of Eastern Carrot Accessions for Some Main Agricultural Traits
by José R. Acosta-Motos, Pedro Díaz-Vivancos, Verónica Becerra-Gutiérrez, José A. Hernández Cortés and Gregorio Barba-Espín
Agronomy 2021, 11(12), 2460; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11122460 - 2 Dec 2021
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Background: Unevaluated open-pollinated germplasm represents a promising source of variability to face the problems of worldwide food production under a changing environment. In carrots, this is particularly true for black carrot accessions, which are the most relevant among Eastern carrot germplasm due to [...] Read more.
Background: Unevaluated open-pollinated germplasm represents a promising source of variability to face the problems of worldwide food production under a changing environment. In carrots, this is particularly true for black carrot accessions, which are the most relevant among Eastern carrot germplasm due to their high anthocyanin content and, concomitantly, antioxidant capacity. Methods: In the present work, a comparative characterization was conducted for the first time on 11 Eastern carrot landraces and Night Bird ‘F1’ as the reference cultivar, grown under glasshouse conditions at temperatures up to 33 °C. Results: Some landraces showed their potential for ulterior evaluation in terms of plant and taproot size, plant compactness, specific leaf area and leaf area ratio, among other traits. The highest anthocyanin and flavonoid contents were found in the reference cultivar, whereas remarkable differences in these variables were observed for the rest of accessions, which in turn may correlate with very distinct coloration patterns. Premature bolting and taproot shape abnormalities were also recorded. Mineral composition analysis showed the nutritional potential of Eastern carrot leaves, which displayed higher concentration than taproot tissue for several macro- and micronutrients. Moreover, several accessions had higher nutrient concentrations than the reference cultivar, which also highlights their profitability. Conclusions: This work contributes to the knowledge on Eastern black carrot germplasm by characterizing some of its main agricultural traits, and opens up the prospect for complementary evaluation on high-yield accessions. Full article
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DArTseq Genotypic and Phenotypic Diversity of Barley Landraces Originating from Different Countries
by Joanna Dziurdziak, Grzegorz Gryziak, Jolanta Groszyk, Wiesław Podyma and Maja Boczkowska
Agronomy 2021, 11(11), 2330; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11112330 - 18 Nov 2021
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Landraces are considered a key element of agrobiodiversity because of their high variability and adaptation to local environmental conditions, but at the same time, they represent a breeding potential hidden in gene banks that has not yet been fully appreciated and utilized. Here, [...] Read more.
Landraces are considered a key element of agrobiodiversity because of their high variability and adaptation to local environmental conditions, but at the same time, they represent a breeding potential hidden in gene banks that has not yet been fully appreciated and utilized. Here, we present a genome-wide DArTseq analysis of the diversity of 116 spring barley landraces preserved in the collection of the Polish gene bank. Genetic analysis revealed considerable variation in this collection and several distinct groups related to the landraces’ country of origin and the grain type were identified. The genetic distinctness of hulless accessions may provide a basis for pro-quality breeding aimed at functional food production. However, the variable level of accession heterogeneity can be a significant obstacle. A solution to this problem is the establishment of special collections composed of pure lines that are accessible to breeders. Regions lacking genetic diversity have also been identified on 1H and 4H chromosomes. A small region of reduced heterogeneity was also present in the hulless forms in the vicinity of the nud gene that determines the hulless grain type. However, the SNPs present in this area may also be important in selection for traits related to grain weight and size because their QTLs were found there. This may support breeding of hulless forms of spring barley which may have applications in the production of high-quality foods with health-promoting values. Full article
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Exploring the Phenotypic Stability of Soybean Seed Compositions Using Multi-Trait Stability Index Approach
by Ahmed M. Abdelghany, Shengrui Zhang, Muhammad Azam, Abdulwahab S. Shaibu, Yue Feng, Jie Qi, Jing Li, Yanfei Li, Yu Tian, Huilong Hong, Sobhi F. Lamlom, Bin Li and Junming Sun
Agronomy 2021, 11(11), 2200; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11112200 - 30 Oct 2021
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In order to ensure an ongoing and long-term breeding progress of soybean, stable sources of major quality traits across multi-environments need to be identified. Here, a panel of 135 soybean genotypes was tested in three different Chinese environments, including Beijing, Anhui, and Hainan [...] Read more.
In order to ensure an ongoing and long-term breeding progress of soybean, stable sources of major quality traits across multi-environments need to be identified. Here, a panel of 135 soybean genotypes was tested in three different Chinese environments, including Beijing, Anhui, and Hainan during the 2017 and 2018 growing seasons to identify stable genotypes for cultivation under varying environmental conditions. The weighted average of absolute scores biplot (WAASB) for the best linear unbiased predictions of the genotype-environment interaction and multi-trait stability index (MTSI) were utilized to determine the stability of the soybeans for seven seed composition traits viz; protein content, oil content, and five fatty acids (palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and linolenic acids). Based on the WAASB index, the following genotypes were identified as stable genotypes for some specific traits; ZDD12828 and ZDD12832 for protein content, WDD01583 and WDD03025 for oil content, ZDD23040 for palmitic acid, WDD00033 for stearic acid, ZDD23822 for oleic acid, ZDD11183 for linoleic acid, and ZDD08489 for linolenic acid. Furthermore, based on MTSI at a selection intensity of 10%, 14 soybean genotypes were selected for their average performance and stability. Overall, the MTSI was shown to be a powerful and simple tool for identifying superior genotypes in terms of both performance and stability, hence, identifying stable soybean genotypes for future breeding programs of quality traits. Full article
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Agromorphological Characterization and Nutritional Value of Traditional Almond Cultivars Grown in the Central-Western Iberian Peninsula
by Rodrigo Pérez-Sánchez and María Remedios Morales-Corts
Agronomy 2021, 11(6), 1238; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11061238 - 18 Jun 2021
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In this study, 24 traditional almond cultivars grown in the central-western Iberian Peninsula, all of them clearly in decline or close to extinction, were characterized from the agromorphological and chemical points of view. A total of 40 agromorphological and chemical descriptors, mainly defined [...] Read more.
In this study, 24 traditional almond cultivars grown in the central-western Iberian Peninsula, all of them clearly in decline or close to extinction, were characterized from the agromorphological and chemical points of view. A total of 40 agromorphological and chemical descriptors, mainly defined by the IPGRI and the UPOV, were used to describe the flowers, leaves, fruits and the trees themselves over three consecutive years (2015–2017). Some of the cultivars showed distinctive and interesting agronomical characteristics from a commercial point of view, such as high yields and high quality fruit. This was the case of the almond cultivars called “Gorda José” and “Marcelina”. Their fruits were quite heavy (nuts: >9.1 g; kernels: >1.9 g), with very low percentages of double kernels (<3%) and high nutritional value (>50% lipids; >21% proteins). The results of the PCA and cluster analysis showed that agromorphological and chemical analysis can provide reliable information on the variability in almond genotypes. This work constitutes an important step in the conservation of genetic almond resources in the central-western Iberian Peninsula. Full article
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Assessing the Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of a Tunisian Melon (Cucumis melo L.) Collection Using Phenotypic Traits and SSR Molecular Markers
by Hela Chikh-Rouhou, Najla Mezghani, Sameh Mnasri, Neila Mezghani and Ana Garcés-Claver
Agronomy 2021, 11(6), 1121; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11061121 - 31 May 2021
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The assessment of genetic diversity and structure of a gene pool is a prerequisite for efficient organization, conservation, and utilization for crop improvement. This study evaluated the genetic diversity and population structure of 24 Tunisian melon accessions, by using 24 phenotypic traits and [...] Read more.
The assessment of genetic diversity and structure of a gene pool is a prerequisite for efficient organization, conservation, and utilization for crop improvement. This study evaluated the genetic diversity and population structure of 24 Tunisian melon accessions, by using 24 phenotypic traits and eight microsatellite (SSR) markers. A considerable phenotypic diversity among accessions was observed for many characters including those related to agronomical performance. All the microsatellites were polymorphic and detected 30 distinct alleles with a moderate (0.43) polymorphic information content. Shannon’s diversity index (0.82) showed a high degree of polymorphism between melon genotypes. The observed heterozygosity (0.10) was less than the expected heterozygosity (0.12), displaying a deficit in heterozygosity because of selection pressure. Molecular clustering and structure analyses based on SSRs separated melon accessions into five groups and showed an intermixed genetic structure between landraces and breeding lines belonging to the different botanical groups. Phenotypic clustering separated the accessions into two main clusters belonging to sweet and non-sweet melon; however, a more precise clustering among inodorus, cantalupensis, and reticulatus subgroups was obtained using combined phenotypic–molecular data. The discordance between phenotypic and molecular data was confirmed by a negative correlation (r = −0.16, p = 0.06) as revealed by the Mantel test. Despite these differences, both markers provided important information about the diversity of the melon germplasm, allowing the correct use of these accessions in future breeding programs. Together they provide a powerful tool for future agricultural and conservation tasks. Full article
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Genotype-Dependent Tipburn Severity during Lettuce Hydroponic Culture Is Associated with Altered Nutrient Leaf Content
by Virginia Birlanga, José Ramón Acosta-Motos and José Manuel Pérez-Pérez
Agronomy 2021, 11(4), 616; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11040616 - 24 Mar 2021
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Cultivated lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is one of the most important leafy vegetables in the world, and most of the production is concentrated in the Mediterranean Basin. Hydroponics has been successfully utilized for lettuce cultivation, which could contribute to the diversification of [...] Read more.
Cultivated lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is one of the most important leafy vegetables in the world, and most of the production is concentrated in the Mediterranean Basin. Hydroponics has been successfully utilized for lettuce cultivation, which could contribute to the diversification of production methods and the reduction of water consumption and excessive fertilization. We devised a low-cost procedure for closed hydroponic cultivation and easy phenotyping of root and shoot attributes of lettuce. We studied 12 lettuce genotypes of the crisphead and oak-leaf subtypes, which differed on their tipburn resistance, for three growing seasons (Fall, Winter, and Spring). We found interesting genotype × environment (G × E) interactions for some of the studied traits during early growth. By analyzing tipburn incidence and leaf nutrient content, we were able to identify a number of nutrient traits that were highly correlated with cultivar- and genotype-dependent tipburn. Our experimental setup will allow evaluating different lettuce genotypes in defined nutrient solutions to select for tipburn-tolerant and highly productive genotypes that are suitable for hydroponics. Full article
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Genetic Diversity of Soybeans (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) with Black Seed Coats and Green Cotyledons in Korean Germplasm
by Hyun Jo, Ji Yun Lee, Hyeontae Cho, Hong Jib Choi, Chang Ki Son, Jeong Suk Bae, Kristin Bilyeu, Jong Tae Song and Jeong-Dong Lee
Agronomy 2021, 11(3), 581; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11030581 - 19 Mar 2021
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Soybeans (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) with black seed coats and green cotyledons are rich in anthocyanins and chlorophylls known as functional nutrients, antioxidants and compounds with anticarcinogenic properties. Understanding the genetic diversity of germplasm is important to determine effective strategies for improving [...] Read more.
Soybeans (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) with black seed coats and green cotyledons are rich in anthocyanins and chlorophylls known as functional nutrients, antioxidants and compounds with anticarcinogenic properties. Understanding the genetic diversity of germplasm is important to determine effective strategies for improving the economic traits of these soybeans. We aimed to analyze the genetic diversity of 470 soybean accessions by 6K single nucleotide polymorphic loci to determine genetic architecture of the soybeans with black seed coats and green cotyledons. We found soybeans with black seed coats and green cotyledons showed narrow genetic variability in South Korea. The genotypic frequency of the d1d2 and psbM variants for green cotyledon indicated that soybean collections from Korea were intermingled with soybean accessions from Japan and China. Regarding the chlorophyll content, the nuclear gene variant pair d1d2 produced significantly higher chlorophyll a content than that of chloroplast genome psbM variants. Among the soybean accessions in this study, flower color plays an important role in the anthocyanin composition of seed coats. We provide 36 accessions as a core collection representing 99.5% of the genetic diversity from the total accessions used in this study to show potential as useful breeding materials for cultivars with black seed coats and green cotyledons. Full article
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The Genetic Diversity and Structure of Tomato Landraces from the Campania Region (Southern Italy) Uncovers a Distinct Population Identity
by Martina Caramante, Youssef Rouphael and Giandomenico Corrado
Agronomy 2021, 11(3), 564; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11030564 - 17 Mar 2021
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Italy is one of the main producers and processors of tomato and it is considered a secondary center of diversity. In some areas, such as the Campania region (Southern Italy), a range of traditional tomato landraces is still cultivated. The distinction of this [...] Read more.
Italy is one of the main producers and processors of tomato and it is considered a secondary center of diversity. In some areas, such as the Campania region (Southern Italy), a range of traditional tomato landraces is still cultivated. The distinction of this heritage germplasm is often based only on folk taxonomy and a more comprehensive definition and understanding of its genetic identity is needed. In this work, we compared a set of 15 local landraces (representative of traditional fruit types) to 15 widely used contemporary varieties, using 14 fluorescent Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) markers. Each of the accessions possessed a unique molecular profile and overall landraces had a genetic diversity comparable to that of the contemporary varieties. The genetic diversity, multivariate, and population structure analysis separated all the genotypes according to the pre-defined groups, indicating a very reduced admixture and the presence of a differentiated (regional) population of landraces. Our work provides solid evidence for implementing conservation actions and paves the way for the creation of a premium regional brand that goes beyond the individual landrace names of the Campania region known throughout the world. Full article
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Molecular Diversity within a Mediterranean and European Panel of Tetraploid Wheat (T. turgidum subsp.) Landraces and Modern Germplasm Inferred Using a High-Density SNP Array
by Paola Ganugi, Enrico Palchetti, Massimo Gori, Alessandro Calamai, Amanda Burridge, Stefano Biricolti, Stefano Benedettelli and Alberto Masoni
Agronomy 2021, 11(3), 414; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11030414 - 24 Feb 2021
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High-density single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) molecular markers are widely used to assess the genetic variability of plant varieties and cultivars, which is nowadays recognized as an important source of well-adapted alleles for environmental stresses. In our study, the genetic diversity and population genetic structure [...] Read more.
High-density single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) molecular markers are widely used to assess the genetic variability of plant varieties and cultivars, which is nowadays recognized as an important source of well-adapted alleles for environmental stresses. In our study, the genetic diversity and population genetic structure of a collection of 265 accessions of eight tetraploid Triticumturgidum L. subspecies were investigated using 35,143 SNPs screened with a 35K Axiom® array. The neighbor-joining algorithm, discriminant analysis of principal components (DAPC), and the Bayesian model-based clustering algorithm implemented in STRUCTURE software revealed clusters in accordance with the taxonomic classification, reflecting the evolutionary history of the Triticum turgidum L. subspecies and the phylogenetic relationships among them. Based on these results, a clear picture of the population structure within a collection of tetraploid wheats is given herein. Moreover, the genetic potential of landraces and wild relatives for the research of specific traits of interest is highlighted. This research provides a great contribution to future phenotyping and crossing activities. In particular, the recombination efficiency and gene selection programs aimed at developing durum wheat composite cross populations that are adapted to Mediterranean conditions could be improved. Full article
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Genetic Purity of Cacao Criollo from Honduras Is Revealed by SSR Molecular Markers
by Marlon López, Massimo Gori, Lorenzo Bini, Erick Ordoñez, Erick Durán, Osman Gutierrez, Alberto Masoni, Edgardo Giordani, Stefano Biricolti and Enrico Palchetti
Agronomy 2021, 11(2), 225; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11020225 - 26 Jan 2021
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The cultivation of cacao represents an income option and a source of employment for thousands of small producers in Central America. In Honduras, due to the demand for fine flavor cacao to produce high-quality chocolate, the number of hectares planted is increasing. In [...] Read more.
The cultivation of cacao represents an income option and a source of employment for thousands of small producers in Central America. In Honduras, due to the demand for fine flavor cacao to produce high-quality chocolate, the number of hectares planted is increasing. In addition, cacao clones belonging to the genetic group named Criollo are in great demand since their white beans lack of bitterness and excellent aroma are used in the manufacturing of premium chocolate. Unfortunately, the low resistance to pests and diseases and less productive potential of Criollo cacao leads to the replacement with vigorous new cultivars belonging to the other genetic groups or admixture of them. In this study, 89 samples showing phenotypic traits of Criollo cacao from four regions of Honduras (Copán, Santa Bárbara, Intibucá, and Olancho) were selected to study their genetic purity using 16 SSR molecular markers. The results showed that some samples belong to the Criollo group while other accessions have genetic characteristics of “Trinitario” or other admixtures cacao types. These results confirm the genetic purity of Criollo cacao in Honduras, reaffirming the theory that Mesoamerica is a cacao domestication center and also serves to generate interest in the conservation of this genetic wealth both in-situ and ex-situ. Full article
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Grain Quality and Allelic Variation of the Badh2 Gene in Thai Fragrant Rice Landraces
by Phukjira Chan-in, Sansanee Jamjod, Narit Yimyam, Benjavan Rerkasem and Tonapha Pusadee
Agronomy 2020, 10(6), 779; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10060779 - 30 May 2020
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Fragrance, which plays an important role in determining the economic value of rice to growers and consumers, is known to be controlled by the Badh2 gene. This study evaluated the grain quality characteristics and allelic variation of the Badh2 gene in 22 fragrant [...] Read more.
Fragrance, which plays an important role in determining the economic value of rice to growers and consumers, is known to be controlled by the Badh2 gene. This study evaluated the grain quality characteristics and allelic variation of the Badh2 gene in 22 fragrant rice landraces from Thailand. The rice seed samples from farmers’ storage facilities in northern, northeastern and southern Thailand, plus two advanced breeding lines and three check varieties, were evaluated for seed morphology and grain quality, and their Badh2 genes covering intron 4 to intron 8 were re-sequenced. Almost all of the landraces were classified as large grain types, with medium to high gelatinization temperatures. The variation in the Badh2 gene by haplotype analysis correlated with grain aroma by sensory evaluation. The badh2-E7 was found in haplotype 1 with a strong aroma in KH, NDLP, and PLD, as in KDML105 and the moderately aromatic BNM-CMU, BNM4, and SKH, along with PTT1. Three haplotypes had different positions of SNP on the Badh2 gene with varying results in the sensory test. The present results suggest that some rice varieties could be potentially introduced as genetic resources for fragrant rice breeding programs or could be developed to highly palatable cultivars with geographical indications to increase the income of highland farmers. Full article
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