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View article: Accelerating perennial crop improvement via multi‐omics‐based predictive breeding
Accelerating perennial crop improvement via multi‐omics‐based predictive breeding Open
Perennial crops are positioned at a critical juncture, facing intensifying environmental challenges that threaten productivity. Despite the high value of these crops, breeding gains in perennials are notably slow due to prolonged breeding …
View article: Local genomic estimates provide a powerful framework for haplotype discovery
Local genomic estimates provide a powerful framework for haplotype discovery Open
Quantitative trait loci (QTL) discovery studies on diversity panels or breeding populations typically use genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to estimate marker effects. For plant and animal breeding applications, researchers increasing…
View article: A chickpea MAGIC population to dissect the genetics of complex traits
A chickpea MAGIC population to dissect the genetics of complex traits Open
Multiparent populations are now widespread in crop genetic studies as they capture more genetic diversity and offer high statistical power for detecting quantitative trait loci (QTLs). To confirm the suitability of using a recently develop…
View article: Exploring Intra-varietal Variation for Complex Traits in Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.)
Exploring Intra-varietal Variation for Complex Traits in Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) Open
Climate change poses significant challenges to global grapevine ( Vitis vinifera L.) production, highlighting the urgent need for adaptive breeding strategies to accelerate genetic improvement. While clonal propagation preserves varietal i…
View article: Envirotyping Facilitates Understanding of Genotype × Environment Interactions and Highlights the Potential of Stay-green Traits in Wheat
Envirotyping Facilitates Understanding of Genotype × Environment Interactions and Highlights the Potential of Stay-green Traits in Wheat Open
Better understanding genotype by environment interaction (G×E) can help breeding for better adapted varieties. Envirotyping for environmental water status was applied to assist interpretation of G×E interactions for wheat yield in multi-en…
View article: Roots of resilience: Optimizing microbe‐rootstock interactions to enhance vineyard productivity
Roots of resilience: Optimizing microbe‐rootstock interactions to enhance vineyard productivity Open
Societal Impact Statement Grape production relies signifcantly on agrochemicals, such as fertilizers and pesticides, to sustain vine health and yield. However, excessive or improper use of these inputs leads to detrimental environmental ef…
View article: Genomic regions associated with spot blotch resistance in elite barley breeding populations
Genomic regions associated with spot blotch resistance in elite barley breeding populations Open
Spot blotch (SB) is a common foliar disease of barley, caused by the hemibiotrophic fungal pathogen Bipolaris sorokiniana. Predominately found in humid growing regions worldwide, the disease can cause yield losses of up to 30%. Genetic con…
View article: Mapping quantitative trait loci for seminal root angle in a selected durum wheat population
Mapping quantitative trait loci for seminal root angle in a selected durum wheat population Open
Seminal root angle (SRA) is an important root architectural trait associated with drought adaptation in cereal crops. To date, all attempts to dissect the genetic architecture of SRA in durum wheat ( Triticum durum Desf.) have used large a…
View article: Monitoring early rooting behavior of grapevine rootstocks: a 2D-imaging approach
Monitoring early rooting behavior of grapevine rootstocks: a 2D-imaging approach Open
The plasticity of grapevines in response to diverse growing conditions is influenced, among other factors, by the extent to which the roots explore the soil and the ability to accumulate and retrieve water and nutrients. Newly planted grap…
View article: Evolutionary computing to assemble standing genetic diversity and achieve long‐term genetic gain
Evolutionary computing to assemble standing genetic diversity and achieve long‐term genetic gain Open
Loss of genetic diversity in elite crop breeding pools can severely limit long‐term genetic gains and limit ability to make gains in new traits, like heat tolerance, that are becoming important as the climate changes. Here, we investigate …
View article: Use of continuous genotypes for genomic prediction in sugarcane
Use of continuous genotypes for genomic prediction in sugarcane Open
Genomic selection in sugarcane faces challenges due to limited genomic tools and high genomic complexity, particularly because of its high and variable ploidy. The classification of genotypes for single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) beco…
View article: Optimising clonal performance in sugarcane: leveraging non-additive effects via mate-allocation strategies
Optimising clonal performance in sugarcane: leveraging non-additive effects via mate-allocation strategies Open
Mate-allocation strategies in breeding programs can improve progeny performance by harnessing non-additive genetic effects. These approaches prioritise predicted progeny merit over parental breeding value, making them particularly appealin…
View article: Haplotype blocks for genomic prediction: a comparative evaluation in multiple crop datasets
Haplotype blocks for genomic prediction: a comparative evaluation in multiple crop datasets Open
In modern plant breeding, genomic selection is becoming the gold standard for selection of superior genotypes. The basis for genomic prediction models is a set of phenotyped lines along with their genotypic profile. With high marker densit…
View article: Developing a Sustainability Vision for the Global Wine Industry
Developing a Sustainability Vision for the Global Wine Industry Open
Interest in sustainability has increased significantly in the wine sector in the past few years, driven by customer interest, as well as the impact of global warming-intensified weather extremes on wine growers. For a sustainable future th…
View article: Genetic structure and first genome‐wide insights into the adaptation of a wild relative of grapevine, <i>Vitis berlandieri</i>
Genetic structure and first genome‐wide insights into the adaptation of a wild relative of grapevine, <i>Vitis berlandieri</i> Open
In grafted plants, such as grapevine, increasing the diversity of rootstocks available to growers is an ideal strategy for helping plants to adapt to climate change. The rootstocks used for grapevine are hybrids of various American Vitis ,…
View article: Evolutionary computing to assemble standing genetic diversity and achieve long-term genetic gain
Evolutionary computing to assemble standing genetic diversity and achieve long-term genetic gain Open
Loss of genetic diversity in elite crop breeding pools can severely limit long-term genetic gains, and limit ability to make gains in new traits, like heat tolerance, that are becoming important as the climate changes. Here we investigate …
View article: Towards grapevine root architectural models to adapt viticulture to drought
Towards grapevine root architectural models to adapt viticulture to drought Open
To sustainably adapt viticultural production to drought, the planting of rootstock genotypes adapted to a changing climate is a promising means. Rootstocks contribute to the regulation of scion vigor and water consumption, modulate scion p…
View article: Easy-to-build rhizobox method to support wheat root research and breeding for future production systems
Easy-to-build rhizobox method to support wheat root research and breeding for future production systems Open
Aims Rhizoboxes allow non-invasive phenotyping of root systems and are often used as an alternative to evaluation in the field which typically requires excavation, a laborious endeavour. Semi-automated rhizobox methods can be used to scree…
View article: Genomic mate-allocation strategies exploiting additive and non-additive genetic effects to maximise total clonal performance in sugarcane
Genomic mate-allocation strategies exploiting additive and non-additive genetic effects to maximise total clonal performance in sugarcane Open
Mate-allocation in breeding programs can improve progeny performance by exploiting non-additive effects. Breeding decisions in the mate-allocation approach are based on predicted progeny merit rather than parental breeding value. This is p…
View article: genomicSimulation: fast R functions for stochastic simulation of breeding programs
genomicSimulation: fast R functions for stochastic simulation of breeding programs Open
Simulation tools are key to designing and optimizing breeding programs that are multiyear, high-effort endeavors. Tools that operate on real genotypes and integrate easily with other analysis software can guide users toward crossing decisi…
View article: A multi-reference parent nested-association mapping population to dissect the genetics of quantitative traits in durum wheat
A multi-reference parent nested-association mapping population to dissect the genetics of quantitative traits in durum wheat Open
Durum wheat ( Triticum turgidum L. ) breeding programs face many challenges surrounding the development of stable varieties with high quality and yield. Therefore, researchers and breeders are focused on deciphering the genetic architectur…
View article: Long-Amplicon Single-Molecule Sequencing Reveals Novel, Trait-Associated Variants of VERNALIZATION1 Homoeologs in Hexaploid Wheat
Long-Amplicon Single-Molecule Sequencing Reveals Novel, Trait-Associated Variants of VERNALIZATION1 Homoeologs in Hexaploid Wheat Open
The gene VERNALIZATION1 ( VRN1 ) is a key controller of vernalization requirement in wheat. The genome of hexaploid wheat ( Triticum aestivum ) harbors three homoeologous VRN1 loci on chromosomes 5A, 5B, and 5D. Structural sequence variant…
View article: Designing chickpea for a hotter drier world
Designing chickpea for a hotter drier world Open
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is one of the most important grain legumes in the world, but its current and future production is threatened due to the increased incidence of drought and heat stress. To address this challenge, an integrated …
View article: Environmental variation effects fertility in tropical beef cattle
Environmental variation effects fertility in tropical beef cattle Open
The northern Australia beef cattle industry operates in harsh environmental conditions which consistently suppress female fertility. To better understand the environmental effect on cattle raised extensively in northern Australia, new envi…