The identification of causal genomic loci and their interactions underlying various traits in
plants has been greatly aided by progress in understanding the organization of the nuclear …

Abstract Background Faba bean (Vicia faba L.) is among the earliest domesticated crops
from the Near East. Today this legume is a key protein feed and food worldwide and …

Drought has become more frequent in Central Europe causing large losses in cereal yields,
especially of spring crops. The development of new varieties with increased tolerance to …

Genetic maps serve as frameworks for determining the genetic architecture of quantitative
traits, assessing structure of a genome, as well as aid in pursuing association mapping and …

Powdery mildew, caused by Blumeria graminis f. sp. hordei (Bgh), is a worldwide disease
problem on barley (Hordeum vulgare) with potentially severe impact on yield. Historically …

Using a barley mapping population,'Vlamingh'×'Buloke'(V× B), whole grain analyses were
undertaken for physical seed traits and malting quality. Grain density and size were …

Field pea (Pisum sativum L.) is a cool-season legume that is cultivated worldwide for both
human consumption and stockfeed. Genetic improvement is essential for enhanced crop …

Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a devastating disease occurring in small grain cereals
worldwide. The disease results in the reduction of grain yield, and mycotoxins accumulated …

A renewed interest in breeding barley specifically for food end-uses is being driven by
increased consumer interest in healthier foods. We conducted association mapping on …

Genomewide selection is hailed for its ability to facilitate greater genetic gains per unit time.
Over breeding cycles, the requisite linkage disequilibrium (LD) between quantitative trait loci …