Researchers use omics technologies to accelerate yam research progress

A research team has summarized current progress on the yam genome, plastome, transcriptome, proteome, and metabolome, highlighting the nutrient-rich and bioactive compound-laden Dioscorea species. This research holds significant value for genetic studies and molecular breeding in yams, particularly as their global production has doubled in the past two decades, bolstering food security and sustenance in Africa.