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View article: Contemporary hybridization among <i>Arabis</i> floodplain species creates opportunities for adaptation
Contemporary hybridization among <i>Arabis</i> floodplain species creates opportunities for adaptation Open
Summary Hybridization between closely related species is increasingly recognized as a major source of biodiversity. Yet, whether it can create advantageous trait combinations while purging harmful alleles remains unknown. To address this q…
View article: Enhancing the accuracy of genetic values of tested early‐stage potato clones utilizing genotypic, pedigree, and drone‐retrieved spectral information.
Enhancing the accuracy of genetic values of tested early‐stage potato clones utilizing genotypic, pedigree, and drone‐retrieved spectral information. Open
The first generations of most clone breeding programs do not allow multi‐environment trials due to the lack of sufficient reproductive organs. We integrated the phenotypic records of such an early timepoint, called the A clone stage in pot…
View article: Genetic architecture and cellular basis of flag leaf size in barley
Genetic architecture and cellular basis of flag leaf size in barley Open
The flag leaf is a major contributor of photosynthetic assimilates to developing grains. We investigated the genetic architecture and cellular basis of flag leaf length (FLL) and width (FLW) in a multiparent population of 45 recombinant in…
View article: Methylome differences among barley inbreds and their association with genomic, transcriptomic, and phenotypic variation
Methylome differences among barley inbreds and their association with genomic, transcriptomic, and phenotypic variation Open
Epigenetic variation can play a crucial role in explaining the missing heritability of complex traits. To investigate genome-wide methylation in spring barley (Hordeum vulgare subsp. vulgare), we performed whole genome bisulfite sequencing…
View article: Assessment of genomic prediction capabilities of transcriptome data in a barley multi-parent RIL population
Assessment of genomic prediction capabilities of transcriptome data in a barley multi-parent RIL population Open
Key message Low-cost and high-throughput RNA sequencing data for barley RILs achieved GP performance comparable to or better than traditional SNP array datasets when combined with parental whole-genome sequencing SNP data. Abstract The fie…
View article: Conserved spatial patterning of gene expression in independent lineages of <scp> C <sub>4</sub> </scp> plants
Conserved spatial patterning of gene expression in independent lineages of <span> C <sub>4</sub> </span> plants Open
Summary C 4 photosynthesis enhances carbon fixation efficiency by reducing photorespiration through the use of an oxygen‐insensitive carboxylase and spatial separation of photosynthesis between mesophyll and bundle sheath cells. The C 4 pa…
View article: An Axiom SNP genotyping array for potato: development, evaluation and applications
An Axiom SNP genotyping array for potato: development, evaluation and applications Open
Potato is a versatile food crop and a major component of human nutrition worldwide. Genomic-assisted breeding methods have the potential to increase the gain of selection. We report the development and validation of a high-density Axiom-ba…
View article: Assessment of segregation variance estimates from derivation, simulations, and empirical data in autotetraploid species exemplified in potato
Assessment of segregation variance estimates from derivation, simulations, and empirical data in autotetraploid species exemplified in potato Open
The optimal choice of parents and crosses and, therefore, the prediction of the segregation variance are of high relevance to maximize genetic gain in breeding programs. Several methods have been developed for the prediction of segregation…
View article: Genetic variation at transcription factor binding sites largely explains phenotypic heritability in maize
Genetic variation at transcription factor binding sites largely explains phenotypic heritability in maize Open
Comprehensive maps of functional variation at transcription factor (TF) binding sites ( cis -elements) are crucial for elucidating how genotype shapes phenotype. Here, we report the construction of a pan-cistrome of the maize leaf under we…
View article: Contemporary hybridization among <i>Arabis</i> floodplain species creates opportunities for adaptation
Contemporary hybridization among <i>Arabis</i> floodplain species creates opportunities for adaptation Open
Hybridization between closely related species is increasingly recognized as a major source of biodiversity. Yet, whether it can create advantageous trait combinations while purging harmful alleles remains unknown. We studied Arabis nemoren…
View article: Conserved spatial patterning of gene expression in independent lineages of C<sub>4</sub>plants
Conserved spatial patterning of gene expression in independent lineages of C<sub>4</sub>plants Open
Summary C 4 photosynthesis enhances carbon fixation efficiency by reducing photorespiration through the use of an oxygen-insensitive carboxylase and spatial separation of photosynthesis between mesophyll and bundle sheath cells. The C 4 pa…
View article: Genetic architecture and cellular basis of flag leaf size variation in barley
Genetic architecture and cellular basis of flag leaf size variation in barley Open
Flag leaf is the major contributor of photosynthetic assimilates to developing grains. We investigated the genetic architecture and cellular basis of flag leaf length (FLL) and width (FLW) in a multi-parent population comprised of 45 recom…
View article: Morphological, Physiological, and Metabolic Responses of Diverse Barley Inbreds to Dry Down and Moderate Drought Stress
Morphological, Physiological, and Metabolic Responses of Diverse Barley Inbreds to Dry Down and Moderate Drought Stress Open
Drought stress alters the plant metabolism, physiology, and growth, and such responses might differ with the intensity of stress. We evaluated the genotypic diversity in plant morphology, photosynthetic responses, metabolite shift, and the…
View article: Population structure and genetic diversity of rubber-producing dandelion (Taraxacum kok-saghyz) and other Taraxacum species
Population structure and genetic diversity of rubber-producing dandelion (Taraxacum kok-saghyz) and other Taraxacum species Open
The Russian dandelion species Taraxacum kok-saghyz Rodin (TKS) is known to produce high quality natural rubber (NR) in its rootstock. Therefore, it has the potential to have a lasting impact on the NR industry. However, TKS breeding is sti…
View article: Characterization of the resistance mechanism against BYDV-PAV in maize
Characterization of the resistance mechanism against BYDV-PAV in maize Open
Arthropods threaten crop production by feeding on plants and, most importantly, by transmitting viruses. BYDV-PAV is the most prevalent virus species that causes barley yellow dwarf disease, one of the most economically important viral dis…
View article: Optimal implementation of genomic selection in clone breeding programs exemplified in potato: II. Effect of selection strategy and cross‐selection method on long‐term genetic gain
Optimal implementation of genomic selection in clone breeding programs exemplified in potato: II. Effect of selection strategy and cross‐selection method on long‐term genetic gain Open
Different cross‐selection (CS) methods incorporating genomic selection (GS) have been used in diploid species to improve long‐term genetic gain and preserve diversity. However, their application to heterozygous and autotetraploid crops suc…
View article: Variance and covariance components of agronomic and quality traits assessed in tetraploid potato and their implications on practical breeding
Variance and covariance components of agronomic and quality traits assessed in tetraploid potato and their implications on practical breeding Open
Potato is a versatile food crop and major component of human nutrition worldwide. Model calculations and computer simulations can be used to optimize the resource allocation in potato breeding programs but require quantitative genetic para…
View article: Investigating the barley methylome, its variation and association with genomic, transcriptomic, and phenotypic variation
Investigating the barley methylome, its variation and association with genomic, transcriptomic, and phenotypic variation Open
Epigenetic variation contributes to explaining the missing heritability of complex traits. In order to understand the genome-wide methylation variation in spring barley, our objectives were to gain fundamental insight into the barley methy…
View article: The role of methylation and structural variants in shaping the recombination landscape of barley
The role of methylation and structural variants in shaping the recombination landscape of barley Open
Meiotic recombination is not only a key mechanism for sexual adaptation in eukaryotes but crucial for the accumulation of beneficial alleles in breeding populations. The effective manipulation of recombination requires, however, a better u…
View article: Optimal implementation of genomic selection in clone breeding programs - exemplified in potato: II. Effect of selection strategy and cross-selection method on long-term genetic gain
Optimal implementation of genomic selection in clone breeding programs - exemplified in potato: II. Effect of selection strategy and cross-selection method on long-term genetic gain Open
Different cross-selection (CS) methods incorporating genomic selection (GS) have been used in diploid species to improve long-term genetic gain and preserve diversity. However, their application to heterozygous and autotetraploid crops suc…
View article: Fine mapping a QTL for BYDV-PAV resistance in maize
Fine mapping a QTL for BYDV-PAV resistance in maize Open
Barley yellow dwarf (BYD) is one of the economically most important virus diseases of cereals worldwide, causing yield losses up to 80%. The means to control BYD are limited, and the use of genetically resistant cultivars is the most econo…
View article: Morphological, physiological and metabolic responses of diverse barley inbreds to dry down and moderate drought stress
Morphological, physiological and metabolic responses of diverse barley inbreds to dry down and moderate drought stress Open
Drought stress alters the metabolic activity, physiological processes, and plant growth and such responses might differ with the intensity of stress. We evaluated the genotypic diversity on plant morphology, photosynthetic responses, metab…
View article: Exploring natural genetic variation in photosynthesis-related traits of barley in the field
Exploring natural genetic variation in photosynthesis-related traits of barley in the field Open
Optimizing photosynthesis is considered an important strategy for improving crop yields to ensure food security. To evaluate the potential of using photosynthesis-related parameters in crop breeding programs, we measured chlorophyll fluore…
View article: StCoExpNet: a global co-expression network analysis facilitates identifying genes underlying agronomic traits in potatoes
StCoExpNet: a global co-expression network analysis facilitates identifying genes underlying agronomic traits in potatoes Open
Key message We constructed a gene expression atlas and co-expression network for potatoes and identified several novel genes associated with various agronomic traits. This resource will accelerate potato genetics and genomics research. Abs…
View article: Genetic mapping reveals new loci and alleles for flowering time and plant height using the double round-robin population of barley
Genetic mapping reveals new loci and alleles for flowering time and plant height using the double round-robin population of barley Open
Flowering time and plant height are two critical determinants of yield potential in barley (Hordeum vulgare). Despite their role in plant physiological regulation, a complete overview of the genetic complexity of flowering time and plant h…