Lijun Zhang , Xiping Yang

College of Agricultural, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530005, Guangxi, China
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Molecular Plant Breeding, 2024, Vol. 15, No. 4   doi: 10.5376/mpb.2024.15.0016
Received: 01 Jun., 2024    Accepted: 03 Jul., 2024    Published: 14 Jul., 2024

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Zhang L.J., and Yang X.P., 2024, Advances in sugarcane genomics: navigating through complex polyploid genomes, Molecular Plant Breeding, 15(4): 155-166 (doi: 10.5376/mpb.2024.15.0016)

This study summarizes the latest advancements in sugarcane genomics, with a particular focus on the development of emerging genome sequencing and assembly technologies and their impact on deciphering complex genetic structures. It discusses the progress in high-throughput sequencing technologies and innovative assembly strategies, which have significantly enhanced the resolution and completeness of sugarcane genomes. The study reviews functional genomics studies based on these genomic advancements, emphasizing their role in uncovering the gene functions and regulatory mechanisms associated with key traits such as disease resistance, sucrose accumulation, and environmental stress adaptation. Furthermore, it explores the implications of these genetic insights on breeding strategies, particularly through marker-assisted selection and genomic selection, to accelerate the development of high-yield and stress-resistant sugarcane varieties. Despite the significant progress made, challenges remain in fully deciphering the sugarcane genome. This study highlights the potential of the dynamic field of sugarcane genomics and its possibilities for revolutionizing sugarcane breeding and cultivation practices.

Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.); Complex polyploid genomes; High-throughput sequencing; Genome assembly; Breeding strategies