Advancing the Conservation and Utilization of Barley Genetic Resources: Insights into Germplasm Management and Breeding for Sustainable Agriculture

Barley is a very important crop particularly in marginal dry areas, where it often serves as the most viable option for farmers. Additionally, barley carries great significance in the Western world, serving not only as a fundamental crop for animal feed and malting but also as a nutritious food sour...

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Published in:Plants (Basel) 2023-09, Vol.12 (18), p.3186
Main Authors: Visioni, Andrea, Basile, Boris, Amri, Ahmed, Sanchez-Garcia, Miguel, Corrado, Giandomenico
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptability
Agricultural research
Agriculture
Animal feed
Arid regions
Arid zones
Barley
biodiversity
Breeding
Cereals
Climate action
Climate change
Climate effects
climate resilience
Consumption
crop improvement
Crops
Domestication
Environmental impact
Feeds
Food
Food sources
Gene banks
Genes
Genetic aspects
Genetic diversity
Genetic resources
Genomes
Genomics
Germplasm
Germplasm resources, Plant
Hordeum vulgare
landraces
Management
Morphology
Physiological aspects
Plant breeding
Productivity
Review
Sustainable agriculture
Utilization
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Summary:Barley is a very important crop particularly in marginal dry areas, where it often serves as the most viable option for farmers. Additionally, barley carries great significance in the Western world, serving not only as a fundamental crop for animal feed and malting but also as a nutritious food source. The broad adaptability of barley and its ability to withstand various biotic and abiotic stresses often make this species the sole cereal that can be cultivated in arid regions. The collection and utilization of barley genetic resources are crucial for identifying valuable traits to enhance productivity and mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. This review aims to provide an overview of the management and exploitation of barley genetic resources. Furthermore, the review explores the relationship between gene banks and participatory breeding, offering insights into the diversity and utilization of barley genetic resources through some examples such as the initiatives undertaken by ICARDA. Finally, this contribution highlights the importance of these resources for boosting barley productivity, addressing climate change impacts, and meeting the growing food demands in a rapidly changing agriculture. The understanding and utilizing the rich genetic diversity of barley can contribute to sustainable agriculture and ensure the success of this vital crop for future generations globally.
ISSN:2223-7747
2223-7747
DOI:10.3390/plants12183186