Genomic Clues for Crop–Weed Interactions and Evolution

Longbiao Guo, Jie Qiu, Lin Feng Li, Baorong Lu, Kenneth Olsen, Longjiang Fan

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Abstract

Agronomically critical weeds that have evolved alongside crop species are characterized by rapid adaptation and invasiveness, which can result in an enormous reduction in annual crop yield worldwide. We discuss here recent genome-based research studies on agricultural weeds and crop–weed interactions that reveal several major evolutionary innovations such as de-domestication, interactions mediated by allelochemical secondary metabolites, and parasitic genetic elements that play crucial roles in enhancing weed invasiveness in agricultural settings. We believe that these key studies will guide future research into the evolution of crop–weed interactions, and further the development of practical applications in agricultural weed control and crop breeding.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1102-1115
Number of pages14
JournalTrends in Plant Science
Volume23
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2018

Keywords

  • agricultural weeds
  • allelopathy
  • crop–weed interactions
  • de-domestication
  • genome
  • parasitism

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