Abstract “Genomic selection,” the ability to select for even complex, quantitative traits based
on marker data alone, has arisen from the conjunction of new high-throughput marker …

The advent of next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) technologies has led to the
development of rapid genome-wide Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) detection …

Advancements in next-generation sequencing technology have enabled whole genome re-
sequencing in many species providing unprecedented discovery and characterization of …

Advances in next generation technologies have driven the costs of DNA sequencing down
to the point that genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) is now feasible for high diversity, large …

Background High density genetic maps of plants have, nearly without exception, made use
of marker datasets containing missing or questionable genotype calls derived from a variety …

Background Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) based on linkage disequilibrium
(LD) provide a promising tool for the detection and fine mapping of quantitative trait loci …

New sources of genetic diversity must be incorporated into plant breeding programs if they
are to continue increasing grain yield and quality, and tolerance to abiotic and biotic …

Background Linkage maps are an integral resource for dissection of complex genetic traits
in plant and animal species. Canonical map construction follows a well-established …

Barley (Hordeum vulgare), one of the most widely cultivated cereal crops, possesses a large
genome of 5.1 Gbp. Through various international collaborations, the genome has recently …

Climate change has caused breeders to focus on varieties that are able to grow under
unfavorable conditions, such as drought, high and low temperatures, salinity, and other …