Research Project
Full description This project investigated the genetic basis of rotational legacy effects in pulse-cereal cropping systems using 309 genetically diverse mungbean accessions followed by wheat. Through field experimentation, haplotype mapping, and genetic simulations, the research identified genomic regions associated with both direct crop performance and inter-crop legacy effects. The study explored the potential for breeding programmes to optimise crops for system-level benefits in addition to individual performance, demonstrating opportunities to enhance productivity and resource use efficiency across rotation sequences for more sustainable agricultural systems.