狼尾草属植物基因组学研究进展OA

Members of the Pennisetum genus(recently reclassified as Cenchrus)are vital resources for forage production,ornamental horticulture,bioenergy feedstocks,and ecological restoration.The release of the first high-quality reference genome for Pennisetum americanus(also called Cenchrus americanus)in 2017 heralded a new genomics era in Pennisetum research,laying the foundation for resource development and molecular breeding.Genomic studies have since offered critical insights into the mechanisms of genetic evolution,the functional genes underlying key traits,and precision breeding strategies.This review systematically summarizes progress in Pennisetum genomic research,encompassing genome sequencing and assembly technologies,comparative genomics and evolutionary analyses,functional genomics,population genetics,and molecular breeding applications.It aims to provide a reference for future innovations in genomics-driven research on this genus.