Crop genome‐wide association study: a harvest of biological relevance
With the advent of rapid genotyping and next‐generation sequencing technologies, genome‐
wide association study (GWAS) has become a routine strategy for decoding genotype …
wide association study (GWAS) has become a routine strategy for decoding genotype …
Synchronization of developmental, molecular and metabolic aspects of source–sink interactions
Plants have evolved a multitude of strategies to adjust their growth according to external and
internal signals. Interconnected metabolic and phytohormonal signalling networks allow …
internal signals. Interconnected metabolic and phytohormonal signalling networks allow …
Genome assembly of a tropical maize inbred line provides insights into structural variation and crop improvement
Maize is one of the most important crops globally, and it shows remarkable genetic diversity.
Knowledge of this diversity could help in crop improvement; however, gold-standard …
Knowledge of this diversity could help in crop improvement; however, gold-standard …
A pan-Zea genome map for enhancing maize improvement
Abstract Background Maize (Zea mays L.) is at the vanguard facing the upcoming breeding
challenges. However, both a super pan-genome for the Zea genus and a comprehensive …
challenges. However, both a super pan-genome for the Zea genus and a comprehensive …
The role of transposon inverted repeats in balancing drought tolerance and yield-related traits in maize
X Sun, Y Xiang, N Dou, H Zhang, S Pei… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
The genomic basis underlying the selection for environmental adaptation and yield-related
traits in maize remains poorly understood. Here we carried out genome-wide profiling of the …
traits in maize remains poorly understood. Here we carried out genome-wide profiling of the …
Genome-wide association studies: assessing trait characteristics in model and crop plants
GWAS involves testing genetic variants across the genomes of many individuals of a
population to identify genotype–phenotype association. It was initially developed and has …
population to identify genotype–phenotype association. It was initially developed and has …
Genetic variation in YIGE1 contributes to ear length and grain yield in maize
Y Luo, M Zhang, Y Liu, J Liu, W Li, G Chen… - New …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Ear length (EL), which is controlled by quantitative trait loci (QTLs), is an important
component of grain yield and as such is a key target trait in maize breeding. However, very …
component of grain yield and as such is a key target trait in maize breeding. However, very …
Gene editing of the wheat homologs of TONNEAU 1‐recruiting motif encoding gene affects grain shape and weight in wheat
Grain size and weight are important components of a suite of yield‐related traits in crops.
Here, we showed that the CRISPR‐Cas9 gene editing of Ta GW 7, a homolog of rice Os GW …
Here, we showed that the CRISPR‐Cas9 gene editing of Ta GW 7, a homolog of rice Os GW …
Next-generation strategies for understanding and influencing source–sink relations in crop plants
U Sonnewald, AR Fernie - Current opinion in plant biology, 2018 - Elsevier
Highlights•Source to sink relations determine crop yield.•Metabolic engineering allows to
improve photoassimilation.•Mathematical models identify metabolic bottlenecks.• …
improve photoassimilation.•Mathematical models identify metabolic bottlenecks.• …
Trehalose 6-phosphate signalling and impact on crop yield
The domestication and breeding of crops has been a major achievement for mankind
enabling the development of stable societies and civilisation. Crops have become more …
enabling the development of stable societies and civilisation. Crops have become more …