Whole genome sequence data on diverse pearl millet accessions across the African continent
-P1-P5' assembly, and processed variant files were generated for each reference. These variant datasets provide a foundational genomic resource and will be utilized for a targeted DArTag marker panel, with marker coordinates defined relative to both reference genomes. The panel was also phenotyped for flowering time, downy mildew response, and panicle length across four field locations in Senegal, enabling downstream association analyses. All genomic and phenotypic datasets are publicly available to support genetic research, marker development, and breeding efforts aimed at improving pearl millet adaptation and productivity.
Authors
- Madhav Subedi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8032-7641)
- Arlyn J. Ackerman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9249-6872)
- Moira J. Sheehan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3400-2165)
- Oumar Diack (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4753-6368)
- Craig T. Beil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1756-9987)
- Meseret A. Wondifraw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5920-6341)
- Yagouba Diao
- Jared L. Crain
- Elhadji Moussa Seck
- Elisabeth A.M.C. Diop
- Seny Diop Mbengue
- Adama Faye
Institutions
- Kansas State University (US)
- Cornell University (US)
- University of Florida (US)
- Institut Sénégalais de Recherches Agricoles (SN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Data in Brief
- Published
- 2026-04-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2026.112746
- Primary Topic
- Genetics and Plant Breeding
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- U.S. Department of State
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Agricultural Research Service