A whole-genome resequencing–based SNP dataset for lentil

Lentil is an important legume crop with significant nutritional value,
playing a pivotal role in environmentally sustainable agricultural
systems. The lentil whole-genome resequencing data have not been reported.
In this study, we resequenced a total of 238 Lens accessions, including
112 cultivated lentils, 71 landraces, and 55 wild species, and generated a
comprehensive map of lentil genome variation with 103,290,296 single
nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). The highest numbers of variants were
observed in wild species overall. Population genomic analysis revealed
that lentil was first domesticated in the Near East. Among wild species,
L. orientalis showed the closest relationship with cultivated lentils.
Demographic history analysis demonstrated the divergence time between L.
orientalis and L. culinaris was around 12 Kya. Scans for selective sweeps
indicated traits including flowering time and disease resistance might
have been under continuous selection during domestication. The genetic
architecture of Fusarium root rot resistance and other economically and
agronomically important traits was also identified. The two genes encoding
a toll-interleukin receptor nucleotide-binding site leucine-rich repeat
(TIR-NBS-LRR) protein and an auxin-binding protein were predicated as
candidate genes associated with Fusarium root rot resistance. This study
provides valuable genomic resources for both basic and applied efforts to
understand and exploit the genetic basis of important traits for lentil
crop improvement via molecular breeding.