Integrating Advanced Metabolomics with Plant Functional Genomics

Title

Integrating Advanced Metabolomics with Plant Functional Genomics

Creator

Shaikh, Akash; Toppo, Varsha; Al-Khayri, Jameel M.; Nagella, Praveen

Description

Metabolomics encompasses the entire suite of small-molecule compounds or metabolites synthesized by an or ganism, whereas functional genomics refers to the gene-level functioning of an organism. The genome of a plant will dictate its metabolome, but the link between the two omics data may not always be clearly visible or properly explored. This chapter delves into the integration of advanced metabolomics with plant functional genomics, highlighting its pivotal role in advancing our understanding of plant biology and its applications in agriculture. Metabolomics provides a comprehensive analysis of small molecules, bridging the gap between genotype and phenotype by elucidating the dynamic interactions within plant systems. Key techniques such as mass spectrom etry and nuclear magnetic resonance are explored, emphasizing their importance in high-throughput and high-resolution metabolite profiling. The chapter further discusses the synergy between metabolomics and other omics technologies, including genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics, underscoring its significance in iden tifying gene functions and metabolic pathways linked to complex traits such as stress tolerance. Applications in plant breeding are also highlighted, showcasing how metabolomics can drive the development of crops with en hanced stress resilience, yield, and nutritional quality. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the transformative potential of this integrated approach in shaping future agricultural practices and improving food security. CAB International 2025. All rights reserved.

Source

High-Throughput Plant Metabolomics;pp.335-349

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

CABI International

Subject

Functional genomics; Gene function; Metabolomics; Omics integration; Plant breeding

Coverage

Shaikh A., Department of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bengaluru, India; Toppo V., Department of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bengaluru, India; Al-Khayri J.M., Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia; Nagella P., Department of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bengaluru, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 978-180062690-4; 978-180062689-8;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.1079/9781800626911.0017

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