Genomic advances in orphan and underutilized Brassicaceae crops and their wild relatives
Junrey Amas, Rajesh Kumar Natarajan, William J. W. Thomas, David Edwards, Jacqueline Batley, Aria Dolatabadian · 2026
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Junrey Amas and co-authors review genomic progress in neglected Brassicaceae crops and their wild relatives, in a 2026 article. These orphan species hold traits such as stress tolerance, pest resistance, better oil quality and useful bioactive compounds, yet receive far less breeding investment than major Brassica crops.
Chromosome-level genomes, pan-genomes and transcript maps now span many of these species, revealing genome evolution and gene families behind key traits. Breeding tools include marker-assisted selection, genome-wide association, genomic selection and gene editing. Close kinship within the family lets knowledge and useful alleles move into cultivated crops. Joining genomic and other omics layers should speed that transfer for hardier and more nutritious harvests.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Junrey Amas, Rajesh Kumar Natarajan, William J. W. Thomas, David Edwards, Jacqueline Batley, Aria Dolatabadian |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 58854 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |