Metabolic Markers and Metabolite Quantitative Trait Loci (mQTLs) for the Breeding of Crop Quality and Resistance
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Te invitamos a leer el artículo "Metabolic Markers and Metabolite Quantitative Trait Loci (mQTLs) for the Breeding of Crop Quality and Resistance" publicado en Taylor Francis, a cargo del profesor investigador Dr. Robert Winkler y su equipo de trabajo de la UGA.
Autores: Tzitziki González-Rodríguez / Josaphat Miguel Montero-Vargas / Roberto Gamboa-Becerra / Silverio García-Lara / Robert Winkler
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Tecnológico de Monterrey (Tec de Monterrey)
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Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias (INER)
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Instituto de Ecología, A.C (INECOL)
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Unidad de Genómica Avanzada (UGA) del Cinvestav
Felicitamos al estudiantado y profesorado que contribuyeron en esta investigación por su arduo trabajo.
Abstract:
Metabolites are crucial for plant resistance against abiotic and biotic stresses, such as heat, drought, pathogens, and herbivore attacks. At the same time, the chemical composition of plants defines their quality as food or industrial raw material. Therefore, plant phytochemical phenotypes are highly informative for target-directed breeding. Data mining strategies permit the development of predictive models and the identification of plant breeding markers.
Metabolite quantitative trait loci (mQTLs) provide a means to elucidate the genetic control of metabolic pathways and therefore help to identify genetic regions associated with plant stress resistance. Integrating mQTL analyses, advanced omics technologies, and high-throughput phenotyping support a comprehensive understanding of plant stress resistance mechanisms and the development of targeted-breeding strategies.
Such a multi-dimensional approach holds great promise for accelerating the development of resilient crop varieties that can withstand diverse challenges, ensuring sustainable agriculture and global food security in an ever-changing environment.