Alongside the use of fertilizer and chemical control of weeds, pests, and diseases modern
breeding has been very successful in generating cultivars that have increased agricultural …

Pea (Pisum sativum) stands out as one of the most significant and productive cool-season
pulse crops cultivated worldwide. Dealing with biotic stresses remains a critical challenge in …

Peas (Pisum sativum) are the fourth most cultivated pulses worldwide and a critical source of
protein in animal feed and human food. Developing pea core collections improves our …

Well-performing genomic prediction (GP) models for polygenic traits and molecular marker
sets for oligogenic traits could be useful for identifying promising genetic resources in …

Drought is increasingly frequent in the context of climate change and is considered a major
constraint for crop yield. Water scarcity can impair growth, disturb plant water relations and …

Genomic selection (GS) uses associations between markers and phenotypes to predict the
breeding values of individuals. It can be applied early in the breeding cycle to reduce the …

Plant genebanks provide genetic resources for breeding and research programs worldwide.
These programs benefit from having access to high-quality, standardized phenotypic and …

Breeding programs require exhaustive phenotyping of germplasms, which is time-
demanding and expensive. Genomic prediction helps breeders harness the diversity of any …

Field pea is the most commonly grown temperate pulse crop, with close to 15 million tons
produced globally in 2020. Varieties improved through breeding are important to ensure …

Field pea is an important pulse crop for its dense nutritional profile and contribution to
sustainable agricultural practices. Recently, it has received extensive attention as a potential …