Genome Research and Genetic Diversity of Taro(Colocasia esculenta(L.)Schott)
Taro(Colocasia esculenta(L.)Schott),a vegetable and staple crop of the genus Colocasia in the Araceae Juss.family,has a long history of cultivation.This study reviews the latest progress in genome research and genetic di-versity of taro(Colocasia esculenta(L.)Schott).Taro is an important economic crop with a genome size of 2.1 Gb and approximately 24 000 genes.In recent years,with the development of high-throughput sequencing technology,sequencing and annotation of the taro genome have made significant progress.At the same time,research on the genetic diversity of taro has also received widespread attention,including genotype identification,population ge-netic structure,and genetic diversity conservation.Additionally,this study introduces the main strategies for taro variety improvement,including traditional breeding and modern gene editing and transgenic technology.In sum-mary,research on the genome and genetic diversity of taro is of great significance for promoting the development of the taro industry and achieving sustainable agricultural development.
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