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Identification of molecular markers and putative candidate genes associated with early seedling vigour traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
The early seedling vigour (ESV) is a complex and imperative trait for the development of varieties suitable to direct-seeded rice (DSR) conditions....
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Identification of superior haplotypes for flowering time in pigeonpea through candidate gene-based association study of a diverse minicore collection
Key MessageIn current study candidate gene (261 genes) based association map** on 144 pigeonpea accessions for flowering time and related traits...
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Development and application of a KASP marker for marker-assisted selection against the male-sterile gene MALE STERILITY 4 (MS4) in Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica D. Don)
A causal gene for MALE STERILITY 4 ( MS4 ), the CjTKPR1 gene, was recently identified in Cryptomeria japonica . To apply marker-assisted selection (MAS)...
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Identification of QTNs, QTN-by-environment interactions, and their candidate genes for salt tolerance related traits in soybean
BackgroundSalt stress significantly reduces soybean yield. To improve salt tolerance in soybean, it is important to mine the genes associated with...
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Candidate genes for mastitis resistance in dairy cattle: a data integration approach
BackgroundInflammation of the mammary tissue (mastitis) is one of the most detrimental health conditions in dairy ruminants and is considered the...
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Prospects of Marker-Assisted Recurrent Selection: Current Insights and Future Implications
The long-term goal of a breeder is to increase genetic variation by bringing desirable genes from natural populations into the breeding population....
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Identification of a stable major sucrose-related QTL and diagnostic marker for flavor improvement in peanut
Key messageAn InDel marker closely linked with a major and stable quantitative trait locus (QTL) on chromosome A08, qSUCA08.2, controlling sucrose...
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Map** and candidate gene analysis of QTLs for grain shape in a rice chromosome segment substitution line Z485 and breeding of SSSLs
Grain shape is one of the most important factors that affects rice yield. Cloning novel grain shape genes and analyzing their genetic mechanisms are...
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Characterization of novel loci controlling seed oil content in Brassica napus by marker metabolite-based multi-omics analysis
BackgroundSeed oil content is an important agronomic trait of Brassica napus ( B. napus ), and metabolites are considered as the bridge between...
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Map** of major QTL and candidate gene analysis for hull colour in foxtail millet (Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv.)
BackgroundHull colour is an important morphological marker for selection in seed production of foxtail millet. However, the molecular mechanisms...
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Combined QTL-sequencing, linkage map**, and RNA-sequencing identify candidate genes and KASP markers for low-temperature germination in Oryza sativa L. ssp. Japonica
Main conclusionThrough QTL-seq, QTL map** and RNA-seq, six candidate genes of qLTG9 can be used as targets for cold tolerance functional...
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Identification of quantitative trait loci and candidate genes for seed folate content in soybean
Key messageFrom 61 QTL mapped, a stable QTL cluster of 992 kb was discovered on chromosome 5 for folate content and a putative candidate gene, Glyma.05G237500...
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Genomic regions, candidate genes, and pleiotropic variants associated with physiological and anatomical indicators of heat stress response in lactating sows
BackgroundHeat stress (HS) poses significant threats to the sustainability of livestock production. Genetically improving heat tolerance could...
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An improved genetic marker panel for conservation monitoring of upper Kootenay River burbot
Burbot populations in the Upper Kootenay watershed, transecting the US-Canada border, are subject to intense monitoring and management after severe...
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Transcriptomic profiling of near-isogenic lines reveals candidate genes for a significant locus conferring metribuzin resistance in wheat
BackgroundWeeds reduce wheat yields in dryland farming systems. Herbicides such as metribuzin are commonly used to control weeds. However, wheat has...
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Ki67 Protein: Important Proliferative Marker for Cultured Mesenchymal Stem Cells Evaluation
Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) have attracted increasing attention in recent years as a possible reserve of stem cells that may...
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Wheat glutamine synthetase TaGSr-4B is a candidate gene for a QTL of thousand grain weight on chromosome 4B
Key messageGlutamine synthetase TaGSr-4B is a candidate gene for a QTL of thousand grain weight on 4B, and the gene marker is ready for wheat...
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Identification of a candidate gene for the I locus determining the dominant white bulb color in onion (Allium cepa L.)
Key messageThrough a map-based cloning approach, a gene coding for an R2R3-MYB transcription factor was identified as a causal gene for the
I locus...
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Analyzing genetic diversity in luffa and develo** a Fusarium wilt-susceptible linked SNP marker through a single plant genome-wide association (sp-GWAS) study
BackgroundLuffa ( Luffa spp.) is an economically important crop of the Cucurbitaceae family, commonly known as sponge gourd or vegetable gourd. It is...
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BSA‑seq and genetic map** identified candidate genes for branching habit in peanut
Key MessageThe candidate gene AhLBA1 controlling lateral branch angel of peanut was fine-mapped to a 136.65-kb physical region on chromosome 15...
