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Xue** Zhang
Biochemistry, general
Biotechnology
Plant Genetics and Genomics
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Molecular characterization of QTL for grain zinc and iron concentrations in wheat landrace Chinese Spring
Three stable QTL for grain zinc concentration were identified in wheat landrace Chinese Spring. Favorable alleles were more frequent in landraces than in modern wheat cultivars.
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Fine-map** and validation of the major quantitative trait locus QFlANG-4B for flag leaf angle in wheat
This study precisely mapped and validated a quantitative trait locus (QTL) located on chromosome 4B for flag leaf angle in wheat.
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Exploiting genomic tools for genetic dissection and improving the resistance to Fusarium stalk rot in tropical maize
A stable genomic region conferring FSR resistance at ~250 Mb on chromosome 1 was identified by GWAS. Genomic prediction has the potential to improve FSR resistance.
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Identification and functional analysis of a chromosome 2D fragment harboring TaFPF1 gene with the potential for yield improvement using a late heading wheat mutant
A chromosome fragment influencing wheat heading and grain size was identified using map** of m406 mutant. The study of TaFPF1 in this fragment provides more insights into wheat yield improvement.
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Profiling the selected hotspots for ear traits in two maize–teosinte populations
Eight selected hotspots related to ear traits were identified from two maize–teosinte populations.
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The genetic architecture of prolificacy in maize revealed by association map** and bulk segregant analysis
Here, we revealed maize prolificacy highly correlated with domestication and identified a causal gene ZmEN1 located in one novel QTL qGEN261 that regulating maize prolificacy by using multiple-map** methods.
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Wheat NAC-A18 regulates grain starch and storage proteins synthesis and affects grain weight
Wheat NAC-A18 regulates both starch and storage protein synthesis in the grain, and a haplotype with positive effects on grain weight showed increased frequency during wheat breeding in China.
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Resistance of QYm.nau-2D to wheat yellow mosaic virus was derived from an alien introgression into common wheat
The QYm.nau-2D locus conferring wheat yellow mosaic virus resistance is an exotic introgression and we developed 11 diagnostic markers tightly linked to QYm.nau-2D.
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Fine map** and candidate gene analysis of CRA3.7 conferring clubroot resistance in Brassica rapa
In this study, we fine-mapped a clubroot resistance gene CRA3.7 in Chinese cabbage and developed its closely linked marker syau-InDel3008 for marker-assisted selection in CR cultivars breeding.
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Open AccessIdentification and fine map** of a major QTL (qRtsc8-1) conferring resistance to maize tar spot complex and validation of production markers in breeding lines
A major QTL of qRtsc8-1 conferring TSC resistance was identified and fine mapped to a 721 kb region on chromosome 8 at 81 Mb, and production markers were v...
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Open AccessBeat the stress: breeding for climate resilience in maize for the tropical rainfed environments
Intensive public sector breeding efforts and public-private partnerships have led to the increase in genetic gains, and deployment of elite climate-resilient maize cultivars for the stress-prone environments ...
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Open AccessMaximizing efficiency of genomic selection in CIMMYT’s tropical maize breeding program
Historical data from breeding programs can be efficiently used to improve genomic selection accuracy, especially when the training set is optimized to subset individuals most informative of the target testing ...
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A novel, validated, and plant height-independent QTL for spike extension length is associated with yield-related traits in wheat
A novel, stably expressed, and plant height-independent QTL for spike extension length on 5AS was identified and validated in different populations using a newly developed and tightly linked KASP marker.
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Open AccessGenomic prediction across years in a maize doubled haploid breeding program to accelerate early-stage testcross testing
Genomic selection with a multiple-year training population dataset could accelerate early-stage testcross testing by skip** the first-stage yield testing, which significantly saves the time a...
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Genetic analysis of cob resistance to F. verticillioides: another step towards the protection of maize from ear rot
We lay the foundation for further research on maize resistance to Fusarium verticillioides cob rot by identifying a candidate resistance gene.
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Open AccessA wheat protein kinase gene TaSnRK2.9-5A associated with yield contributing traits
We developed breeder-friendly high-throughput and cost-effective KASP marker for marker-assisted selection for grain yield related traits in wheat.
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Dissecting the genetic architecture of waterlogging stress-related traits uncovers a key waterlogging tolerance gene in maize
A key candidate gene, GRMZM2G110141, which could be used in marker-assisted selection in maize breeding programs, was detected among the 16 genetic loci associated with waterlogging tolerance identified throug...
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A new major-effect QTL for waterlogging tolerance in wild barley (H. spontaneum)
We report the first study on the unique allele from wild barley that can improve waterlogging tolerance in cultivated barley with a substantially higher contribution to aerenchyma formation. ...
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Genome-wide association studies of drought-related metabolic changes in maize using an enlarged SNP panel
Genetic determinants of metabolites related to drought tolerance in maize.
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Identification of aerenchyma formation-related QTL in barley that can be effective in breeding for waterlogging tolerance
Aerenchyma formation after 7 days of waterlogging in commercial potting mixture can be a reliable, fast, and widely utilized approach for the selection of waterlogging tolerant barley ...
