World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OF HORSE GRAM (MACROTYLOMA UNIFLORUM L): PROSPECTIVE AND CHALLENGES

Rahul R. Kashid*, Santosh M. Talekar and Navnath Kashid

ABSTRACT

Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum Lam (Verdc.) is an undervalued and under studied legume though is a good source of proteins, carbohydrates and energy. Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum L) is a vital yet underutilized pulse crop due to limited genetic research and improvement efforts. This review explores Prospective, challenges and promising avenues like QTL mapping and Marker-Assisted Selection for targeted breeding, along with the exciting possibilities of genomic selection and speed breeding for faster variety development in horse gram Even gene editing with CRISPR-Cas holds promise, but challenges like incomplete genome knowledge need to be addressed. Additionally, bioinformatics and systems biology approaches offer powerful tools to understand the complex interaction of genes and traits in horse gram. While limitations exist, actively pursuing these advancements can unlock horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum L) full potential, significantly impacting global food security and sustainable agriculture.

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