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View article: Genotyping analysis of over 130,000 CIMMYT bread wheat breeding lines: A decade‐long effort in optimizing wheat genotyping
Genotyping analysis of over 130,000 CIMMYT bread wheat breeding lines: A decade‐long effort in optimizing wheat genotyping Open
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) spring bread wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.) program represents the largest and most diverse set of elite wheat germplasm globally. From 2013 to 2023, genotyping was conducted on …
View article: Leveraging high‐dimensional seed colorspace in phenomic selection models for herbaceous perennial crops
Leveraging high‐dimensional seed colorspace in phenomic selection models for herbaceous perennial crops Open
Herbaceous perennial crops, which only recently entered the domestication pipeline, offer the potential of ecological benefits in agricultural systems but remain underdeveloped, partly due to slow breeding cycles. Early‐stage phenomic sele…
View article: A low‐coverage skim‐sequencing and imputation pipeline for genomic selection
A low‐coverage skim‐sequencing and imputation pipeline for genomic selection Open
Genomic selection (GS) can accelerate plant breeding gains by reducing breeding cycle times, reducing phenotyping costs, or improving selection accuracy. GS is especially promising for perennial crops such as intermediate wheatgrass (IWG, …
View article: Leveraging High-dimensional Seed Colorspace in Phenomic Selection Models for Herbaceous Perennial Crops
Leveraging High-dimensional Seed Colorspace in Phenomic Selection Models for Herbaceous Perennial Crops Open
Herbaceous perennial crops, which only recently entered the domestication pipeline, offer the potential of ecological benefits in agricultural systems but remain underdeveloped, partly due to slow breeding cycles. Early-stage phenomic sele…
View article: Selection for agronomic traits in intermediate wheatgrass increases responsiveness to arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi
Selection for agronomic traits in intermediate wheatgrass increases responsiveness to arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi Open
Societal Impact Statement Agricultural practices have had a negative impact on the physical, chemical, and biological components of soil. Perennial cropping systems that facilitate positive soil microbial interactions could not only rebuil…
View article: Origin of current intermediate wheatgrass germplasm being developed for Kernza grain production
Origin of current intermediate wheatgrass germplasm being developed for Kernza grain production Open
Intermediate wheatgrass (IWG, Thinopyrum intermedium [Host] Barkworth & D. R. Dewey) has been developed as a perennial grain crop for human consumption along with providing environmental benefits and ecosystem services. Grain and products …
View article: Origin of current intermediate wheatgrass germplasm being developed for Kernza grain production
Origin of current intermediate wheatgrass germplasm being developed for Kernza grain production Open
Intermediate wheatgrass (IWG, Thinopyrum intermedium [Host] Barkworth & D. R. Dewey) has been developed as a perennial grain crop to provide ecosystem services, environmental benefits, and human food. Grain and products derived from IWG va…
View article: Discussion: Prioritize Perennial Grain Development for Sustainable Food Production and Environmental Benefits
Discussion: Prioritize Perennial Grain Development for Sustainable Food Production and Environmental Benefits Open
Perennial grains have potential to contribute to ecological intensification of food production by enabling the direct harvest of human-edible crops without requiring annual cycles of disturbance and replanting. Studies of prototype perenni…
View article: Genomic insights into the NPGS intermediate wheatgrass germplasm collection
Genomic insights into the NPGS intermediate wheatgrass germplasm collection Open
The National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS) is a vital resource for genetic diversity, yet utilization of this resource requires a thorough understanding of the germplasm and genetic diversity. Intermediate wheatgrass (IWG, Thinopyrum inter…
View article: Author Correction: A high-throughput skim-sequencing approach for genotyping, dosage estimation and identifying translocations
Author Correction: A high-throughput skim-sequencing approach for genotyping, dosage estimation and identifying translocations Open
The original version of this Article contained an error, where the quantity of TDE1 Tagment DNA Enzyme was incorrectly given as 0.9966 μl instead of 0.09966 μl in the Materials and Methods section under the subheading "Plant material and g…
View article: Using Genomic Selection to Develop Performance-Based Restoration Plant Materials
Using Genomic Selection to Develop Performance-Based Restoration Plant Materials Open
Effective native plant materials are critical to restoring the structure and function of extensively modified ecosystems, such as the sagebrush steppe of North America’s Intermountain West. The reestablishment of native bunchgrasses, e.g.,…
View article: Applied phenomics and genomics for improving barley yellow dwarf resistance in winter wheat
Applied phenomics and genomics for improving barley yellow dwarf resistance in winter wheat Open
Barley yellow dwarf is one of the major viral diseases of cereals. Phenotyping barley yellow dwarf in wheat is extremely challenging due to similarities to other biotic and abiotic stresses. Breeding for resistance is additionally challeng…
View article: Applied phenomics and genomics for improving barley yellow dwarf resistance in winter wheat
Applied phenomics and genomics for improving barley yellow dwarf resistance in winter wheat Open
Barley yellow dwarf (BYD) is one of the major viral diseases of cereals. Phenotyping BYD in wheat is extremely challenging due to similarities to other biotic and abiotic stresses. Breeding for resistance is additionally challenging as the…
View article: Evaluation of field‐based single plant phenotyping for wheat breeding
Evaluation of field‐based single plant phenotyping for wheat breeding Open
High‐throughput phenotyping (HTP) has the potential to revolutionize plant breeding by providing scientists with exponentially more data than was available through traditional observations. Even though data collection is rapidly increasing…
View article: A High-Throughput Skim-sequencing Approach for Genotyping, Dosage Estimation and Identifying Translocations
A High-Throughput Skim-sequencing Approach for Genotyping, Dosage Estimation and Identifying Translocations Open
The development of next generation sequencing (NGS) enabled a shift from array-based genotyping to high-throughput genotyping by directly sequencing genomic libraries. Even though whole genome sequencing was initially too costly for routin…
View article: Improving Wheat Yield Prediction Using Secondary Traits and High-Density Phenotyping Under Heat-Stressed Environments
Improving Wheat Yield Prediction Using Secondary Traits and High-Density Phenotyping Under Heat-Stressed Environments Open
A primary selection target for wheat ( Triticum aestivum ) improvement is grain yield. However, the selection for yield is limited by the extent of field trials, fluctuating environments, and the time needed to obtain multiyear assessments…
View article: Development of whole‐genome prediction models to increase the rate of genetic gain in intermediate wheatgrass ( <i>Thinopyrum intermedium</i> ) breeding
Development of whole‐genome prediction models to increase the rate of genetic gain in intermediate wheatgrass ( <i>Thinopyrum intermedium</i> ) breeding Open
The development of perennial grain crops is driven by the vision of simultaneous food production and enhanced ecosystem services. Typically, perennial crops like intermediate wheatgrass (IWG)[ Thinopyrum intermedium (Host) Barkworth & D.R …
View article: Genomic prediction enables rapid selection of high‐performing genets in an intermediate wheatgrass breeding program
Genomic prediction enables rapid selection of high‐performing genets in an intermediate wheatgrass breeding program Open
In an era of constrained and depleted natural resources, perennial grains could provide sustainable food production along with beneficial ecosystem services like reduced erosion and increased atmospheric carbon capture. Intermediate wheatg…
View article: Nested association mapping reveals the genetic architecture of spike emergence and anthesis timing in intermediate wheatgrass
Nested association mapping reveals the genetic architecture of spike emergence and anthesis timing in intermediate wheatgrass Open
Intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium) is an outcrossing, cool season grass species currently undergoing direct domestication as a perennial grain crop. Though many traits are selection targets, understanding the genetic architec…
View article: Sequenced-based paternity analysis to improve breeding and identify self-incompatibility loci in intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium)
Sequenced-based paternity analysis to improve breeding and identify self-incompatibility loci in intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium) Open
Key Message Paternity assignment and genome-wide association analyses for fertility were applied to a Thinopyrum intermedium breeding program. A lack of progeny between combinations of parents was associated with loci near self-incompatibi…
View article: Enhancing Crop Domestication Through Genomic Selection, a Case Study of Intermediate Wheatgrass
Enhancing Crop Domestication Through Genomic Selection, a Case Study of Intermediate Wheatgrass Open
Perennial grains could simultaneously provide food for humans and a host of ecosystem services, including reduced erosion, minimized nitrate leaching, and increased carbon capture. Yet most of the world’s food and feed is supplied by annua…
View article: Development and Evolution of an Intermediate Wheatgrass Domestication Program
Development and Evolution of an Intermediate Wheatgrass Domestication Program Open
Ecological intensification of agriculture is a proposed strategy to enhance the production of food while expanding ecosystem services and reducing inputs. Perennial plants that are directly harvested for human food are a novel means of eco…
View article: Combining High‐Throughput Phenotyping and Genomic Information to Increase Prediction and Selection Accuracy in Wheat Breeding
Combining High‐Throughput Phenotyping and Genomic Information to Increase Prediction and Selection Accuracy in Wheat Breeding Open
Genomics and phenomics have promised to revolutionize the field of plant breeding. The integration of these two fields has just begun and is being driven through big data by advances in next‐generation sequencing and developments of field‐…