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Open AccessTagging large CNV blocks in wheat boosts digitalization of germplasm resources by ultra-low-coverage sequencing
The massive structural variations and frequent introgression highly contribute to the genetic diversity of wheat, while the huge and complex genome of polyploid wheat hinders efficient genoty** of abundant v...
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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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Open AccessNatural variation of STKc_GSK3 kinase TaSG-D1 contributes to heat stress tolerance in Indian dwarf wheat
Heat stress threatens global wheat (Triticum aestivum) production, causing dramatic yield losses worldwide. Identifying heat tolerance genes and comprehending molecular mechanisms are essential. Here, we identify...
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Open AccessInnovative computational tools provide new insights into the polyploid wheat genome
Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) is an important crop and serves as a significant source of protein and calories for humans, worldwide. Nevertheless, its large and allopolyploid genome poses constraints on genetic...
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Mutation of a highly conserved amino acid in RPM1 causes leaf yellowing and premature senescence in wheat
A point mutation of RPM1 triggers persistent immune response that induces leaf premature senescence in wheat, providing novel information of immune responses and leaf senescence.
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Open AccessReducing brassinosteroid signalling enhances grain yield in semi-dwarf wheat
Modern green revolution varieties of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) confer semi-dwarf and lodging-resistant plant architecture owing to the Reduced height-B1b (Rht-B1b) and Rht-D1b alleles1. However, both Rht-B1b a...
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Open AccessPinb-D1p is an elite allele for improving end-use quality in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
We identified ten QTLs controlling SDS-SV trait in a RIL population derived from ND3331 and Zang1817. Pinb-D1p is an elite allele from Tibetan semi‑wild wheat for good end-use quality.
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Open AccessDispersed emergence and protracted domestication of polyploid wheat uncovered by mosaic ancestral haploblock inference
Major crops are all survivors of domestication bottlenecks. Studies have focused on the genetic loci related to the domestication syndrome, while the contribution of ancient haplotypes remains largely unknown....
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Open AccessThe genetic and molecular basis for improving heat stress tolerance in wheat
Wheat production requires at least ~ 2.4% increase per year rate by 2050 globally to meet food demands. However, heat stress results in serious yield loss of wheat worldwide. Correspondingly, wheat has evolved...
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The decreased expression of GW2 homologous genes contributed to the increased grain width and thousand‑grain weight in wheat-Dasypyrum villosum 6VS·6DL translocation lines
This study demonstrated that the aberrant transcription of DvGW2 contributed to the increased grain width and thousand-grain weight in wheat-Dasypyrum villosum T6VS·6DL translocation lines.
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Phenotypic characterization of the glossy1 mutant and fine map** of GLOSSY1 in common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
A novel wax locus GLOSSY1 was finely mapped to an approximately 308.1-kbp genomic interval on chromosome 2DS of wheat.
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Open AccessPleiotropic function of the SQUAMOSA PROMOTER-BINDING PROTEIN-LIKE gene TaSPL14 in wheat plant architecture
The function of SQUAMOSA PROMOTER-BINDING PROTEIN-BOX gene TaSPL14 in wheat is similar to that of OsSPL14 in rice in regulating plant height, panicle length, spikelet number, and thousand-grain weight of wheat, b...
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Genome-wide association study identifies QTL for thousand grain weight in winter wheat under normal- and late-sown stressed environments
GWAS identified stable loci for TGW and stress tolerance in winter wheat based on two sowing conditions, which will provide opportunities for develo** new cultivars with high yield and yield stability.
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Genome-wide association study of six quality-related traits in common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under two sowing conditions
We identified genomic regions associated with six quality-related traits in wheat under two sowing conditions and analyzed the effects of multienvironment-significant SNPs on the stability of these traits.
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Open AccessOrigin and adaptation to high altitude of Tibetan semi-wild wheat
Tibetan wheat is grown under environmental constraints at high-altitude conditions, but its underlying adaptation mechanism remains unknown. Here, we present a draft genome sequence of a Tibetan semi-wild wheat (
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Dissection and validation of a QTL cluster linked to Rht-B1 locus controlling grain weight in common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) using near-isogenic lines
This study dissected and validated a QTL cluster associated with thousand grain weight on chromosome 4B using multiple near-isogenic lines in common wheat.
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Pleiotropic QTL influencing spikelet number and heading date in common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Three pleiotropic QTL regions associated with spikelet number and heading date were identified, with FT-A1 considered the candidate gene for QTspn/Hd.cau-7A.
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The semidominant mutation w5 impairs epicuticular wax deposition in common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
The semidominant EMS-induced mutant w5 affects epicuticular wax deposition and mapped to an approximately 194-kb region on chromosome 7DL.
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Dissection of genetic factors underlying grain size and fine map** of QTgw.cau-7D in common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Thirty environmentally stable QTL controlling grain size and/or plant height were identified, among which QTgw.cau-7D was delimited into the physical interval of approximately 4.4 Mb.
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Correction to: Dissection of two quantitative trait loci with pleiotropic effects on plant height and spike length linked in coupling phase on the short arm of chromosome 2D of common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
This article was unintentionally published twice in this journal.