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View article: Dissection of genetic basis of 1,392 rice landraces and 770 hybrid combinations reveal great potential of rice landraces in hybrid rice improvement
Dissection of genetic basis of 1,392 rice landraces and 770 hybrid combinations reveal great potential of rice landraces in hybrid rice improvement Open
Hybrid rice has made significant contributions to global food security. However, the efficient utilization of landraces to further enhance heterosis remains a key challenge in rice breeding. In this study, we collected a set of 1,392 landr…
View article: Natural variation in a cortex/epidermis-specific transcription factor bZIP89 determines lateral root development and drought resilience in maize
Natural variation in a cortex/epidermis-specific transcription factor bZIP89 determines lateral root development and drought resilience in maize Open
Lateral roots (LRs) branching is crucial for water and nutrient acquisition in plants, ultimately determining the overall plant performance and productivity. However, the transcriptional regulation of LR development in crops and its role i…
View article: Yield, Stability, and Adaptability of Hybrid Japonica Rice Varieties in the East Coast of China
Yield, Stability, and Adaptability of Hybrid Japonica Rice Varieties in the East Coast of China Open
The high yield potential and stability of hybrid japonica rice varieties are crucial for sustainable agricultural development and food security. Rice varieties must undergo rigorous testing through multi-site regional trials before being i…
View article: <scp>SPDC</scp>‐<scp>HG</scp>: An accelerator of genomic hybrid breeding in maize
<span>SPDC</span>‐<span>HG</span>: An accelerator of genomic hybrid breeding in maize Open
Summary Integrating multiple modern breeding techniques in maize has always been challenging. This study aimed to address this issue by applying a flexible sparse partial diallel cross design composed of 945 maize hybrids derived from 266 …
View article: Comparative Genomic Analysis of the Poaceae Cytokinin Response Regulator RRB Gene Family and Functional Characterization of OsRRB5 in Drought Stress Tolerance in Rice
Comparative Genomic Analysis of the Poaceae Cytokinin Response Regulator RRB Gene Family and Functional Characterization of OsRRB5 in Drought Stress Tolerance in Rice Open
The cytokinin (CK) type B response regulator (RRB) gene is involved in the CK signaling pathway and performs a key function for mediating reactions to amounts of abiotic stresses. Nevertheless, the RRB gene family remains to be characteriz…
View article: Enhancing Across-Population Genomic Prediction for Maize Hybrids
Enhancing Across-Population Genomic Prediction for Maize Hybrids Open
In crop breeding, genomic selection (GS) serves as a powerful tool for predicting unknown phenotypes by using genome-wide markers, aimed at enhancing genetic gain for quantitative traits. However, in practical applications of GS, predictio…
View article: GA-GBLUP: leveraging the genetic algorithm to improve the predictability of genomic selection
GA-GBLUP: leveraging the genetic algorithm to improve the predictability of genomic selection Open
Genomic selection (GS) has emerged as an effective technology to accelerate crop hybrid breeding by enabling early selection prior to phenotype collection. Genomic best linear unbiased prediction (GBLUP) is a robust method that has been ro…
View article: Multi-Omics Analysis Reveals the Transcriptional Regulatory Network of Maize Roots in Response to Nitrogen Availability
Multi-Omics Analysis Reveals the Transcriptional Regulatory Network of Maize Roots in Response to Nitrogen Availability Open
Nitrogen (N) availability determines higher plant productivity and yield. However, the molecular mechanisms governing N acquisition and utilization remain largely unknown in maize. In this study, ATAC-seq, RNA-seq, and Ribo-seq analyses we…
View article: Rice melatonin deficiency causes premature leaf senescence via DNA methylation regulation
Rice melatonin deficiency causes premature leaf senescence via DNA methylation regulation Open
In a study of DNA methylation changes in melatonin-deficient rice mutants, mutant plants showed premature leaf senescence during grain-filling and reduced grain yield. Melatonin deficiency led to transcriptional reprogramming, especially o…
View article: Combining QTL Mapping and Multi-Omics Identify Candidate Genes for Nutritional Quality Traits during Grain Filling Stage in Maize
Combining QTL Mapping and Multi-Omics Identify Candidate Genes for Nutritional Quality Traits during Grain Filling Stage in Maize Open
The nutritional composition and overall quality of maize kernels are largely determined by the key chemical components: protein, oil, and starch. Nevertheless, the genetic basis underlying these nutritional quality traits during grain fill…
View article: Dynamics and genetic regulation of macronutrient concentrations during grain development in maize
Dynamics and genetic regulation of macronutrient concentrations during grain development in maize Open
Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) are essential macronutrients that are crucial not only for maize growth and development, but also for crop yield and quality. The genetic basis of macronutrient dynamics and accumulation duri…
View article: Genetic Diversification of Starch Branching Enzymes during Maize Domestication and Improvement
Genetic Diversification of Starch Branching Enzymes during Maize Domestication and Improvement Open
Elucidating the genetic basis of starch pasting and gelatinization properties is crucial for enhancing the quality of maize and its utility as feed and industrial raw material. In maize, ZmSBE genes encode important starch branching enzyme…
View article: Comparison of sequencing-based and array-based genotyping platforms for genomic prediction of maize hybrid performance
Comparison of sequencing-based and array-based genotyping platforms for genomic prediction of maize hybrid performance Open
Genomic selection (GS) is a powerful tool for improving genetic gain in maize breeding. However, its routine application in large-scale breeding pipelines is limited by the high cost of genotyping platforms. Although sequencing-based and a…
View article: GWAS and Transcriptome Analysis Reveal Key Genes Affecting Root Growth under Low Nitrogen Supply in Maize
GWAS and Transcriptome Analysis Reveal Key Genes Affecting Root Growth under Low Nitrogen Supply in Maize Open
Nitrogen (N) is one of the most important factors affecting crop production. Root morphology exhibits a high degree of plasticity to nitrogen deficiency. However, the mechanisms underlying the root foraging response under low-N conditions …
View article: Nucleotide polymorphisms of the maize ZmFWL7 gene and their association with ear-related traits
Nucleotide polymorphisms of the maize ZmFWL7 gene and their association with ear-related traits Open
Plant fw2.2-like (FWL) genes, encoding proteins harboring a placenta-specific eight domain, have been suggested to control fruit and grain size through regulating cell division, differentiation, and expansion. Here, we re-sequenced the nuc…
View article: Genetic and molecular factors in determining grain number per panicle of rice
Genetic and molecular factors in determining grain number per panicle of rice Open
It was suggested that the most effective way to improve rice grain yield is to increase the grain number per panicle (GN) through the breeding practice in recent decades. GN is a representative quantitative trait affected by multiple genet…
View article: Genome-wide association study identifies novel candidate loci or genes affecting stalk strength in maize
Genome-wide association study identifies novel candidate loci or genes affecting stalk strength in maize Open
Stalk strength increases resistance to stalk lodging, which causes maize (Zea mays L.) production losses worldwide. The genetic mechanisms regulating stalk strength remain unclear. In this study, three stalk strength-related traits (rind p…
View article: <i>OsCOMT</i>, encoding a caffeic acid O‐methyltransferase in melatonin biosynthesis, increases rice grain yield through dual regulation of leaf senescence and vascular development
<i>OsCOMT</i>, encoding a caffeic acid O‐methyltransferase in melatonin biosynthesis, increases rice grain yield through dual regulation of leaf senescence and vascular development Open
Summary Melatonin, a natural phytohormone in plants, plays multiple critical roles in plant growth and stress responses. Although melatonin biosynthesis‐related genes have been suggested to possess diverse biological functions, their roles…
View article: The data for the study "Field validation of top-selection gain proves the great power of genomic selection in maize breeding"
The data for the study "Field validation of top-selection gain proves the great power of genomic selection in maize breeding" Open
The data for the study "Field validation of top-selection gain proves the great power of genomic selection in maize breeding"
View article: Additional file 2 of Primary root response to combined drought and heat stress is regulated via salicylic acid metabolism in maize
Additional file 2 of Primary root response to combined drought and heat stress is regulated via salicylic acid metabolism in maize Open
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View article: The data for the study "Field validation of top-selection gain proves the great power of genomic selection in maize breeding"
The data for the study "Field validation of top-selection gain proves the great power of genomic selection in maize breeding" Open
The data for the study "Field validation of top-selection gain proves the great power of genomic selection in maize breeding"
View article: The data for the study "Field validation of top-selection gain proves the great power of genomic selection in maize breeding"
The data for the study "Field validation of top-selection gain proves the great power of genomic selection in maize breeding" Open
The data for the study "Field validation of top-selection gain proves the great power of genomic selection in maize breeding"
View article: Nucleotide Diversity of the Maize ZmCNR13 Gene and Association With Ear Traits
Nucleotide Diversity of the Maize ZmCNR13 Gene and Association With Ear Traits Open
The maize ( Zea mays L . ) ZmCNR13 gene, encoding a protein of fw2.2-like ( FWL ) family, has been demonstrated to be involved in cell division, expansion, and differentiation. In the present study, the genomic sequences of the ZmCNR13 loc…
View article: Exploiting natural variation in crown root traits via genome-wide association studies in maize
Exploiting natural variation in crown root traits via genome-wide association studies in maize Open
Background Root system architecture (RSA), which is determined by the crown root angle (CRA), crown root diameter (CRD), and crown root number (CRN), is an important factor affecting the ability of plants to obtain nutrients and water from…
View article: Research on the Autonomous Learning Mode of College Students Based on Mobile Terminals under the Internet Environment
Research on the Autonomous Learning Mode of College Students Based on Mobile Terminals under the Internet Environment Open
the advent of the Internet era, while liberating social productivity, has brought great convenience to human social life. At present, Internet technology has been fully applied to our study, work and life. So far, the mobile terminal under…