We are pleased to announce the completion of Version 1 of the genotyping array developed under Task 4.1. The array comprises 15,566 SNP markers for pea (Pisum sativum), 15,582 for faba bean (Vicia faba), 11,009 for white lupin (Lupinus albus), and 10,580 markers each for lentil (Lens culinaris) and chickpea (Cicer arietinum).
Comprehensive marker information—including context sequences, positions mapped to the latest genome assemblies, and associations with identified QTLs—is accessible to BELIS consortium members via the project SharePoint.
INRAE and GEVES are currently conducting validation experiments using diversity panels representing all five species, assembled in collaboration with consortium partners. Results from these initial validation studies will be disseminated shortly. A dedicated training session covering array utilization and data analysis protocols will be scheduled following the release of validation results.
Researchers planning to utilise this genotyping tool in the near term are encouraged to contact BELIS coordination team.
