Pangenomes as a Resource to Accelerate Breeding of Under-Utilised Crop Species.

Pangenomes are a rich resource to examine the genomic variation observed within a species or genera, supporting population genetics studies, with applications for the improvement of crop traits. Major crop species such as maize (), rice (, ( spp.), and soybean () have had pangenomes constructed and released, and this has led to the discovery of valuable genes associated with disease resistance and yield components.