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Advances in plant breeding through marker-assisted selection (MAS) are only possible when genes or quantitative trait loci (QTLs) can contribute to the improvement of elite germplasm. A population of recombina...
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Selection footprints in barley breeding lines detected by combining genoty**-by-sequencing with reference genome information
This study is a retrospective analysis of an elite cross from the Spanish National Barley Breeding Program. This was the most successful cross produced in the breeding program in the past 20 years. The progeny...
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Drought Tolerance in Some Field Crops: State of the Art Review
Drought stress has a significant negative impact on plant growth, yield and quality of crop plants, particularly under current climate change. Therefore, improving drought tolerance in field crops is essential...
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Open AccessEnhancement of drought tolerance in diverse Vicia faba cultivars by inoculation with plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria under newly reclaimed soil conditions
Water deficit has devastating impacts on legume production, particularly with the current abrupt climate changes in arid environments. The application of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) is an effec...
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Water deficit is a major abiotic stress that devastatingly affects wheat growth and production, particularly in arid environments. Moreover, drought is expected to become more frequent and severe owing to curr...
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Open AccessGenetic potential and inheritance pattern of agronomic traits in faba bean under free and infested Orobanche soil conditions
Orobanche is an obligate parasite on faba bean in the Mediterranean region, causes considerable yield losses. Breeding tolerant faba bean genotypes to Orobanche is pivotal to sustain production and ensuring globa...
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Open AccessAssessing agronomic performance, chocolate spot resistance, and heat tolerance for diverse Vicia faba genotypes under varying environmental conditions
Chocolate spot and heat stress devastatingly impact the production of faba bean, particularly under prevailing climatic changes and rising drastic environmental conditions. Hence, the adaptability of faba bean...
