Researchers led by Murdoch University's Centre for Crop and Food Innovation
(CCFI) have published the study "Unlocking plant genetics with
telomere-to-telomere (T2T) genome assemblies," a ground-breaking
international genomics research that could help develop new crop varieties
that can better withstand drought, salinity, and pests.



Complete Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) assemblies allow scientists to map an
entire genome to support molecular breeding to improve plant performance
under stress conditions. T2T genome assemblies give access to
difficult-to-sequence regions, opening up a myriad of groundbreaking
research possibilities, such as creating completely new crop varieties that
cater to future needs.



Study lead and CCFI Director, Professor Rajeev Varshney said the genome
assemblies' findings represented the future of genetics. "T2T genome
assemblies provide a complete, end-to-end picture of a genome in its
entirety," Professor Varshney said. He added that their team at CCFI is
working with national and international collaborators in applying T2T genome
assemblies in several crops.



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