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Open AccessIdentification, validation and candidate gene analysis of major QTL for Supernumerary spikelets in wheat
The number of spikelets per spike is a key trait that affects the yield of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Identification of the QTL for spikelets per spike and its genetic effects that could be used in molec...
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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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Delays in heading and improvements in both spikelet number and spike length are associated with the Aegilops tausschii photoperiod-sensitive ppd-D1b allele
The spikelet number per spike (SNS) and spike length (SL) are key traits of interest for improving grain yields. Photoperiod-1 (Ppd-1) is a key regulator of inflorescence architecture and paired spikelet developm...
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Open AccessFine map** of a Fusarium crown rot resistant locus on chromosome arm 6HL in barley by exploiting near isogenic lines, transcriptome profiling, and a large near isogenic line-derived population
This study reported validation and fine map** of a Fusarium crown rot resistant locus on chromosome arm 6HL in barley using near isogenic lines, transcriptome sequences, and a large near isogenic line-derive...
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Genome-wide identification and characterization of circRNAs in wheat tiller
This study found that the intergenic circRNAs of wheat were more abundant than those of other plants. More importantly, a circRNA-mediated network associated with tillering was constructed for the first time.
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Genome-wide association analysis of Fusarium crown rot resistance in Chinese wheat landraces
A novel locus for Fusarium crown rot (FCR) resistance was identified on chromosome 1B at 641.36–645.13 Mb using GWAS and could averagely increase 39.66% of FCR resistance in a biparental population.
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Teosinte confers specific alleles and yield potential to maize improvement
Teosinte improves maize grain yield and broadens the maize germplasm. Seventy-one quantitative trait loci associated with 24 differential traits between maize and teosinte were identified.
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Fine map** of the tiller inhibition gene TIN4 contributing to ideal plant architecture in common wheat
A tiller inhibition gene, TIN4, was mapped to an approximately 311 kb genomic interval on chromosome arm 2DL of wheat.
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Characterization and fine map** of a lesion mimic mutant (Lm5) with enhanced stripe rust and powdery mildew resistance in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
A novel light intensity-dependent lesion mimic mutant with enhanced disease resistance was physiologically, biochemically, and genetically characterized, and the causative gene was fine mapped to a 1.28 Mbp in...
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Open AccessGenetic identification and characterization of chromosomal regions for kernel length and width increase from tetraploid wheat
Improvement of wheat gercTriticum aestivum L.) yield could relieve global food shortages. Kernel size, as an important component of 1000-kernel weight (TKW), is always a significant consideration to improve yield...
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QTL map** and validation of bread wheat flag leaf morphology across multiple environments in different genetic backgrounds
Eight major and stably expressed QTL for flag leaf morphology across eleven environments were identified and validated using newly developed KASP markers in seven biparental populations with different genetic ...
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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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A novel, major, and validated QTL for the effective tiller number located on chromosome arm 1BL in bread wheat
A novel and major QTL for the effective tiller number was identified on chromosomal arm 1BL and validated in two genetic backgrounds
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Identification of lncRNAs involved in wheat tillering development in two pairs of near-isogenic lines
Emerging evidence demonstrates that lncRNAs participate in various developmental processes in plants via post-transcription regulation. However, few lncRNAs have been identified as regulators of tiller develop...
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The genetic diversity of group-1 homoeologs and characterization of novel LMW-GS genes from Chinese **njiang winter wheat landraces (Triticum aestivum L.)
Group-1 homoelog genes in wheat genomes encode storage proteins and are the major determinants of wheat product properties. Consequently, understanding the genetic diversity of group-1 homoelogs and genes enco...
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Identification and validation of stable quantitative trait loci for grain filling rate in common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
We identified and validated two stable grain filling rate (GFR) quantitative trait loci (QTL) in wheat that positively influenced several yield-related traits. Among them, QGfr.sicau-7D.1 was a novel GFR QTL.
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Open AccessPhenotypic and genetic variation in phosphorus-deficiency-tolerance traits in Chinese wheat landraces
Phosphorus deficiency is a major limiting factors for affecting crop production globally. To understand the genetic variation of phosphorus-deficiency-tolerance, a total of 15 seedling traits were evaluated am...
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Effects of the 1BL/1RS translocation on 24 traits in a recombinant inbred line population
The 1BL/1RS translocation is widespread in a large number of wheat varieties. In this study, we comprehensively evaluated the effects of the 1BL/1RS translocation on 24 traits in a recombinant inbred line popu...
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Identification and expression profiling of HvMADS57 and HvD14 in a barley tb1 mutant
MADS-box genes interact with TB1 to regulate plant organ morphogenesis. In rice, OsMADS57 interacts with OsTB1 to control OsD14 transcription. In this study, we aimed to determine the relationships among these ge...
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Identification and characterization of mRNAs and lncRNAs of a barley shrunken endosperm mutant using RNA-seq
Barley shrunken endosperm mutants have been extensively reported. However, knowledge of the underlying molecular mechanisms of these mutants remains limited. Here, a pair of near isogenic lines (normal endospe...