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Genomic prediction in hybrid breeding: I. Optimizing the training set design
Key messageTraining sets produced by maximizing the number of parent lines, each involved in one cross, had the highest prediction accuracy for H0...
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Fusarium Wilt of Chickpea: Breeding and Genomic Approaches for Designing Wilt-Resistant Chickpea
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.), an important legume crop in the world, is sensitive to several biotic and abiotic stresses. The wilt caused by fungal...
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Genomic insights into historical improvement of heterotic groups during modern hybrid maize breeding
Single-cross maize hybrids display superior heterosis and are produced from crossing two parental inbred lines belonging to genetically different...
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Causal inference for the covariance between breeding values under identity disequilibrium
BackgroundThe covariance matrix of breeding values is at the heart of prediction methods. Prediction of breeding values can be formulated using...
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Genetic characterization of carrot root shape and size using genome-wide association analysis and genomic-estimated breeding values
Key messageThe principal phenotypic determinants of market class in carrot—the size and shape of the root—are under primarily additive, but also...
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Ensemble learning for integrative prediction of genetic values with genomic variants
BackgroundWhole genome variants offer sufficient information for genetic prediction of human disease risk, and prediction of animal and plant...
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Genetic gains in IRRI’s rice salinity breeding and elite panel development as a future breeding resource
Key messageEstimating genetic gains and formulating a future salinity elite breeding panel for rice pave the way for develo** better high-yielding...
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Impact of kinship matrices on genetic gain and inbreeding with optimum contribution selection in a genomic dairy cattle breeding program
BackgroundGenomic selection has increased genetic gain in dairy cattle, but in some cases it has resulted in higher inbreeding rates. Therefore,...
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Genome Analysis and Breeding
Almond is a nut tree species of worldwide economic importance. Almond breeding programs have been crucial to develop new cultivars that meet both...
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Comparison of genetic parameters and estimated breeding values for worm resistance in meat sheep obtained using traditional and genomic models
Gastrointestinal nematode infections have caused expressive losses in sheep production worldwide. The improvement of host genetic resistance to worms...
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Flax Breeding
Cultivated flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) is an annual, self-pollinated diploid (2n = 2x = 30) species with a genome size of 370 Mb. The crop is...
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Breeding Finger Millet for Biotic Stress Resistance
Finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.), commonly cultivated in countries with semiarid and tropical climate like India, can be a potential contributor...
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Barley Genomic Research and Breeding Strategies
Barley is the fourth most important crop in the world in terms of area dedicated and, due to its diploid genome, has often been used as a model crop...
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Speed Breeding to Accelerate Crop Improvement
Speed breeding through controlled environments as a new technique on the block offers advantages over conventional field-based generation advancement...
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Genetic insights in pearl millet breeding in the genomic era: challenges and prospects
Pearl millet, a vital staple food and an important cereal, is emerging as crop having various end-uses as feed, food as well as fodder. Advancement...
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Analyzing the Economic Effectiveness of Genomic Selection Relative to Conventional Breeding Approaches
Comparing the economic efficiency of alternative strategies for breeding requires to compare the genetic gain obtained with breeding schemes that...
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Genetic and genomic approaches for breeding rust resistance in wheat
Wheat rusts are considered major biotic stresses due to immense yield losses incurred by the rust pathogens. Continuous incursions and evolution...
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Genomic and Bioinformatic Resources for Next-Generation Breeding Approaches Towards Enhanced Stress Tolerance in Cereals
Breeding stress-resilient cereals is a prerequisite to sustaining the food and nutritional security in the era of climate change. The number of...
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Genomic adaptation to extreme climate conditions in beef cattle as a consequence of cross-breeding program
BackgroundUnderstanding the evolutionary forces related to climate changes that have been shaped genetic variation within species has long been a...
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Sparse testing using genomic prediction improves selection for breeding targets in elite spring wheat
Key messageSparse testing using genomic prediction can be efficiently used to increase the number of testing environments while maintaining selection...
