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Effective strategies for creating self-compatible B. rapa by introgression of mutated SRK and SCR/SP11 genes from B. napus
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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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Identification of novel loci associated with starch content in maize kernels by a genome-wide association study using an enlarged SNP panel
Starch is a major component of cereals, comprising over 70% of dry weight. It serves as a primary carbon source for humans and animals. In addition, starch is an indispensable industrial raw material. While ma...
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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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Evaluation of wild chrysanthemums for waterlogging tolerance at the seedling stage
Waterlogging stress is one of the major abiotic stresses that negatively affect chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.) growth and development, thus reducing its productivity. Therefore, there is a need t...
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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 AccessGenomic prediction of drought tolerance during seedling stage in maize using low-cost molecular markers
Drought tolerance in maize is a complex and polygenic trait, especially in the seedling stage. In plant breeding, complex genetic traits can be improved by genomic selection (GS), which has become a practical ...
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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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A high-throughput and low-cost maize ear traits scorer
In this study, based on automatic control and image processing, a high-throughput and low-cost maize ear traits scorer (METS) was developed for the automatic measurement of 34 maize ear traits. In total, 813 m...
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Novel insights of maize structural feature in China
Maize (Zea mays L.) is a globally important crop species that feeds much of the world’s population and possesses morphology and phenotypic diversity that allow it to be manipulated to produce more productive vari...
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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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Unraveling yield-related traits with QTL analysis and dissection of QTL × environment interaction using a high-density bin map in rapeseed (Brassica napus. L)
According to the temperature and duration of the vernalization stage, three types of varieties adapted to different environments were bred in rapeseed breeding: spring, semi-winter, and winter type. Usually in...