Assignment # 02

Subject: Biological Techniques

Code: Zoo515T
By M.Kashif(03064963933)
Due date: 27th June to July 2nd ,2024
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# Impact of Sequencing Technologies on Agricultural Productivity (1994-
2024)

Sequencing methods and technologies have significantly contributed to agricultural productivity

over the past 30 years. Here's an overview of their key impacts, with references:

1. Crop genome sequencing:

- Enabled the sequencing of major crop genomes, providing foundational knowledge for crop
improvement programs.
- The rice genome was one of the first crop genomes sequenced, paving the way for
understanding other cereals (Matsumoto et al., 2005).
- Complex genomes like wheat were later sequenced, offering insights into crop evolution and
trait improvement (Appels et al., 2018).

2. Marker-assisted selection:
- Allowed identification of genetic markers linked to desirable traits, accelerating breeding
programs.
- Molecular markers have been widely used to improve traits like disease resistance and yield
in various crops (Jiang, 2013).

3. Genetic modification:
- Facilitated precise genetic modifications in crops, enabling the development of improved
varieties.

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 - Sequencing technologies have supported the creation of genetically modified crops with
enhanced traits, such as Bt cotton resistant to pests (Tabashnik et al., 2013).

4. Pathogen identification and management:

- Improved diagnosis and characterization of plant pathogens, helping develop targeted disease
management strategies.
- Next-generation sequencing has revolutionized plant pathogen detection and surveillance
(Massart et al., 2014).

5. Soil microbiome analysis:

- Enhanced understanding of soil microbial communities, contributing to more sustainable
agricultural practices.
- Sequencing has revealed the complexity of soil microbiomes and their role in plant health and
productivity (Fierer, 2017).

These advancements have collectively led to increased crop yields, improved resistance to biotic
and abiotic stresses, and more sustainable farming practices. The integration of sequencing
technologies with other biotechnological tools has ushered in an era of precision agriculture,
where genetic information directly informs farm management decisions (Bhat et al., 2021).

References

Appels, R., Eversole, K., Feuillet, C., Keller, B., Rogers, J., Stein, N., ... & Wang, L. (2018).

Shifting the limits in wheat research and breeding using a fully annotated reference

genome. Science, 361(6403), eaar7191.

Bhat, J. A., Ali, S., Salgotra, R. K., Mir, Z. A., Dutta, S., Jadon, V., ... & Singh, P. K. (2021).

Genomic selection in the era of next generation sequencing for complex traits in plant

breeding. Frontiers in Genetics, 12, 372.

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Fierer, N. (2017). Embracing the unknown: disentangling the complexities of the soil

microbiome. Nature Reviews Microbiology, 15(10), 579-590.

Jiang, G. L. (2013). Molecular markers and marker-assisted breeding in plants. Plant breeding

from laboratories to fields, 45-83.

Massart, S., Olmos, A., Jijakli, H., & Candresse, T. (2014). Current impact and future directions

of high throughput sequencing in plant virus diagnostics. Virus Research, 188, 90-96.

Matsumoto, T., Wu, J. Z., Kanamori, H., Katayose, Y., Fujisawa, M., Namiki, N., ... & Sasaki, T.

(2005). The map-based sequence of the rice genome. Nature, 436(7052), 793-800.

Tabashnik, B. E., Brévault, T., & Carrière, Y. (2013). Insect resistance to Bt crops: lessons from

the first billion acres. Nature Biotechnology, 31(6), 510-521.

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