Status and prospects of genome‐wide association studies in plants
Genome‐wide association studies (GWAS) have developed into a powerful and ubiquitous
tool for the investigation of complex traits. In large part, this was fueled by advances in …
tool for the investigation of complex traits. In large part, this was fueled by advances in …
[HTML][HTML] GWAS: fast-forwarding gene identification and characterization in temperate cereals: lessons from barley–a review
Understanding the genetic complexity of traits is an important objective of small grain
temperate cereals yield and adaptation improvements. Bi-parental quantitative trait loci …
temperate cereals yield and adaptation improvements. Bi-parental quantitative trait loci …
Convergent selection of a WD40 protein that enhances grain yield in maize and rice
W Chen, L Chen, X Zhang, N Yang, J Guo, M Wang… - Science, 2022 - science.org
A better understanding of the extent of convergent selection among crops could greatly
improve breeding programs. We found that the quantitative trait locus KRN2 in maize and its …
improve breeding programs. We found that the quantitative trait locus KRN2 in maize and its …
GAPIT version 3: boosting power and accuracy for genomic association and prediction
Genome-wide association study (GWAS) and genomic prediction/selection (GP/GS) are the
two essential enterprises in genomic research. Due to the great magnitude and complexity …
two essential enterprises in genomic research. Due to the great magnitude and complexity …
De novo assembly, annotation, and comparative analysis of 26 diverse maize genomes
We report de novo genome assemblies, transcriptomes, annotations, and methylomes for
the 26 inbreds that serve as the founders for the maize nested association mapping …
the 26 inbreds that serve as the founders for the maize nested association mapping …
rMVP: a memory-efficient, visualization-enhanced, and parallel-accelerated tool for genome-wide association study
Along with the development of high-throughput sequencing technologies, both sample size
and SNP number are increasing rapidly in genome-wide association studies (GWAS), and …
and SNP number are increasing rapidly in genome-wide association studies (GWAS), and …
Improved pea reference genome and pan-genome highlight genomic features and evolutionary characteristics
Complete and accurate reference genomes and annotations provide fundamental resources
for functional genomics and crop breeding. Here we report a de novo assembly and …
for functional genomics and crop breeding. Here we report a de novo assembly and …
Enhancing grain-yield-related traits by CRISPR–Cas9 promoter editing of maize CLE genes
Several yield-related traits selected during crop domestication and improvement, are
associated with increases in meristem size, which is controlled by CLE peptide signals in the …
associated with increases in meristem size, which is controlled by CLE peptide signals in the …
Two divergent haplotypes from a highly heterozygous lychee genome suggest independent domestication events for early and late-maturing cultivars
G Hu, J Feng, X Xiang, J Wang, J Salojärvi, C Liu… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
Lychee is an exotic tropical fruit with a distinct flavor. The genome of cultivar 'Feizixiao'was
assembled into 15 pseudochromosomes, totaling~ 470 Mb. High heterozygosity (2.27%) …
assembled into 15 pseudochromosomes, totaling~ 470 Mb. High heterozygosity (2.27%) …
Structure and function of rice hybrid genomes reveal genetic basis and optimal performance of heterosis
Z Gu, J Gong, Z Zhu, Z Li, Q Feng, C Wang, Y Zhao… - Nature Genetics, 2023 - nature.com
Exploitation of crop heterosis is crucial for increasing global agriculture production.
However, the quantitative genomic analysis of heterosis was lacking, and there is currently …
However, the quantitative genomic analysis of heterosis was lacking, and there is currently …