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Critical review on karyotype diversity in lentil based on classical and molecular cytogenetics

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Lentil is an annual protein rich valuable edible crop with only one cultivated and six wild taxa. Keeping in mind its narrow gene pool, the genus deserves critical assessment of genomic diversity at the chromosomal level. Genetic diversity represents the heritable variation within and between populations of organisms. Over the decades classical and molecular cytogenetics have played an immense role in the field of crop improvement. Lentil, though grown in different countries, country-wise chromosomal information is inadequate. Critical evaluation of more than seven decades chromosomal information has revealed unique karyotype diversity within the landraces of different countries. Application of fluorescent banding and fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) has helped to segregate cultivars based on cultivar specific chromosomal markers and landmarks. Selection of cultivated and wild cultivars based on qualitative and diseases related morpho-traits and new information from this critical review especially on molecular cytogenetics may provide more options for crop improvement. More research in the field of molecular cytogenetics from country specific species and cultivars are needed to enrich the repository of gene pool. Alien gene introgression from extended gene pool through the advanced genomics and biotechnological tools could facilitate the path of sustainable improvement of this crop.

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TBJ acknowledges Dr. S. Dutta Principal, Dr. P. Roy Head Dept. of Botany, Maulana Azad College for providing basic facilities. Dr. M. Halder, Barasat Govt. College is acknowledged for technical supports.

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Jha, T.B. Critical review on karyotype diversity in lentil based on classical and molecular cytogenetics. Mol Biol Rep 49, 9699–9714 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-022-07441-x

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