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Enhanced recombination empowers the detection and map** of Quantitative Trait Loci
Modern plant breeding, such as genomic selection and gene editing, is based on the knowledge of the genetic architecture of desired traits....
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Key quantitative trait loci controlling bolting tolerance in sugar beet
For nonseed crops reliant on roots, leaves, and stems, breeding bolting-tolerant varieties is vital, and understanding the genetic mechanism aids...
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Discovery of Quantitative Trait Loci for Nut and Quality Traits in Almond
Within this chapter, we review the latest advances in terms of quantitative genetics for important traits such as kernel and nut quality. Almond...
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Allelic variation in major genes and quantitative trait loci associated with grain number in historical spring wheat cultivars
Wheat grain yield is a complex polygenic trait influenced by variation in several components, particularly number of grains per unit area and grain...
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Genome-wide association and expression quantitative trait loci in cattle reveals common genes regulating mammalian fertility
Most genetic variants associated with fertility in mammals fall in non-coding regions of the genome and it is unclear how these variants affect...
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Quantitative trait loci for rolled leaf in a wheat EMS mutant from Jagger
Key messageTwo QTLs with major effects on rolled leaf trait were consistently detected on chromosomes 1A (QRl.hwwg-1AS) and 5A (QRl.hwwg-5AL) in the...
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Map** Quantitative Trait Loci
Three general methods of QTL map** are presented: (1) interval map**, (2) composite interval map**, and (3) QTL map** by control of polygenic...
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Rapid Map** of Quantitative Trait Loci for the Growth Habit in Peanuts Using Bulked Segregant Analysis
Lateral branch angle (LBA) is an important agronomic trait that represents the plant’s growth habit in peanuts ( Arachis hypogaea L.), and obtaining...
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Map** quantitative trait loci associated with self-(in)compatibility in goji berries (Lycium barbarum)
BackgroundGoji ( Lycium barbarum L.) is a perennial deciduous shrub widely distributed in arid and semiarid regions of Northwest China. It is highly...
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Quantitative trait loci related to growth and wood quality traits in Eucalyptus grandis W. Hill identified through single- and multi-trait genome-wide association studies
The aim of this study was to conduct single- and multi-trait genome wide association studies (GWAS) and identify quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for...
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Identification of quantitative trait loci for drought tolerance in Bukoba/Kijivu Andean map** population of common bean
Key MessageQuantitative Trait Loci “hotspots” for drought tolerance were identified on chromosomes Pv06, Pv07 and Pv10 of common bean.
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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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Identification of major quantitative trait loci and candidate genes for seed weight in soybean
Key messageFour major quantitative trait loci for 100-seed weight were identified in a soybean RIL population under five environments, and the most...
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Map** of quantitative trait loci for the nutritional value of fresh market tomato
The incidence of many diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes, is associated with malnutrition and an unbalanced daily diet....
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Date Palm Quantitative Trait Loci
Most agronomic traits in plants are quantitatively inherited. Quantitative trait lociQuantitative trait loci (QTL) (QTL) are chromosome regions...
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Identification and validation of new quantitative trait loci for spike-related traits in two RIL populations
Wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the most important cereal crops for ensuring food security worldwide. Identification of major quantitative...
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Genetic dissection of additive and epistatic quantitative trait loci controlling pod number per plant in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
Pod number per plant (PN) is an important yield component trait in peanut. This study used a recombinant inbred line (RIL) population consisting of...
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Identification and characterization of whole blood gene expression and splicing quantitative trait loci during early to mid-lactation of dairy cattle
BackgroundCharacterization of regulatory variants (e.g., gene expression quantitative trait loci, eQTL; gene splicing QTL, sQTL) is crucial for...
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Genome-wide identification of quantitative trait loci and candidate genes for seven carcass traits in a four-way intercross porcine population
BackgroundCarcass traits are essential economic traits in the commercial pig industry. However, the genetic mechanism of carcass traits is still...
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Identification of quantitative trait loci and associated candidate genes for pregnancy success in Angus–Brahman crossbred heifers
BackgroundIn beef cattle, more than 50% of the energy input to produce a unit of beef is consumed by the female that produced the calf. Development...
