Genomic research in plant system is the basic foundation to understand the structural and functional genomics of the crop. Large number of genomic resources have been developed in recent year in pulse crops. This bulletin ‘Advances in Pulses Genomic Research’contains information from the authentic and highly regarded sources, about the basics of the pulse crops, its importance with respect to nutritional security and soil health, impact of climate change for biotic and abiotic stresses on crop productivity and importance of genetic and genomic resources in crop improvement programme. The bulletin also focues on plant genome analysis, particularly development of molecular marker technology for genomic fingerprinting, genetic diversity analysis, application of high throughput marker system in establishment of genetic/trait maps for biotic and abiotic stresses. The use of bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) libraries, cloning of agronomically important genes and application of marker systems in marker assisted breeding (MABC) for introgression of QTL/genes have also been discussed for the benefit of the clientele. With the technological explosion, widespread use of automated, robotic means of genome wide sequencing (GBS), now legume genome sequencing has revealed specific genes, genome duplications and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) whose functions were largely unknown and important in shaping plant genetic networks..

A uthors' are sure that the present bulletin will be useful to the legumes research community and academicians involved in such activities in different corners of the country and will bridge the gap between the science and researcher. The help rendered by our project staff including Research Associates and Senior and Junior Research Fellows in compilation of the present bulletin was tremendous. Authors are thankful to the technical staff Mr. AP Singh and Mr. Malkhan Singh for their assistance. Authors also thankful to Mr. Diwakar Upadhyaya for editing and bringing out the bulletin in proper shape.