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View article: Genome-Wide Association and Genomic Prediction of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) Biomass Yield Under Drought Stress
Genome-Wide Association and Genomic Prediction of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) Biomass Yield Under Drought Stress Open
Developing drought-resistant alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) that maintains high biomass yield is a key breeding goal to enhance productivity in water-limited areas. In this study, 424 alfalfa breeding families were analyzed to identify molec…
View article: Pre-breeding in alfalfa germplasm develops highly differentiated populations, as revealed by genome-wide microhaplotype markers
Pre-breeding in alfalfa germplasm develops highly differentiated populations, as revealed by genome-wide microhaplotype markers Open
Plant genebanks contain large numbers of accessions that likely harbor useful alleles or genes absent in commercial plant breeding programs. Broadening the genetic base of commercial alfalfa germplasm with these useful genetic variations c…
View article: Evolutionary genomics of climatic adaptation and resilience to climate change in alfalfa
Evolutionary genomics of climatic adaptation and resilience to climate change in alfalfa Open
Given the escalating impact of climate change on agriculture and food security, gaining insights into the evolutionary dynamics of climatic adaptation and uncovering climate-adapted variation can empower the breeding of climate-resilient c…
View article: Transcriptome Network Identifies Key regulators and Noncoding RNAs in Regulation of Abiotic Stress Response in Alfalfa
Transcriptome Network Identifies Key regulators and Noncoding RNAs in Regulation of Abiotic Stress Response in Alfalfa Open
Alfalfa is an important legume forage grown worldwide and its productivity is affected by drought and salt stresses. In this work, three alfalfa germplasms with contrasting tolerances were used for unraveling the transcriptomic responses t…
View article: Genetic Mapping of Tolerance to Bacterial Stem Blight Caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae in Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.)
Genetic Mapping of Tolerance to Bacterial Stem Blight Caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae in Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) Open
The bacterial stem blight of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.), first reported in the United States in 1904, has emerged recently as a serious disease problem in the western states. The causal agent, Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae, promotes …
View article: Structural Reorganization in Two Alfalfa Mitochondrial Genome Assemblies and Mitochondrial Evolution in Medicago Species
Structural Reorganization in Two Alfalfa Mitochondrial Genome Assemblies and Mitochondrial Evolution in Medicago Species Open
Plant mitochondria are crucial for species evolution, phylogenetics, classification, and identification as maternal genetic material. However, the presence of numerous repetitive sequences, complex structures, and a low number of genes in …
View article: Molecular Mechanisms of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) in Response to Combined Drought and Cold Stresses
Molecular Mechanisms of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) in Response to Combined Drought and Cold Stresses Open
Selecting alfalfa germplasm with high stress resistance forms the foundation for breeding new varieties of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.). This study utilized two alfalfa varieties, WL298HQ and Gongnong No. 1, and subjected them to individua…
View article: Linking Phenotypes to Protein Characteristics in 3D Structures Predicted by Alphafold
Linking Phenotypes to Protein Characteristics in 3D Structures Predicted by Alphafold Open
Plant breeding aims to develop elite crop varieties appropriate for various environments with higher quality and quantity of production. Researchers use quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping and association studies to identify regions in t…
View article: Bulked Target Capture Sequencing Identified Numerous Genetic Loci Associated with Alfalfa Growth Vigor During Inbreeding
Bulked Target Capture Sequencing Identified Numerous Genetic Loci Associated with Alfalfa Growth Vigor During Inbreeding Open
Alfalfa primarily produces seeds through cross-pollination among different individuals. Self-pollination results in severe inbreeding depression, such as weak seedlings and termination of growth. Identifying the genetic loci associated wit…
View article: Identification of Genetic Loci Associated with Five Agronomic Traits in Alfalfa Using Multi-Environment Trials
Identification of Genetic Loci Associated with Five Agronomic Traits in Alfalfa Using Multi-Environment Trials Open
Yield is one of the most important agronomic traits in alfalfa breeding; however, this is a complex trait affected by genetic and environmental factors. In this study, we used multi-environment trials to test yield-related traits in a dive…
View article: Accuracy of genomic selection for alfalfa biomass yield in two full-sib populations
Accuracy of genomic selection for alfalfa biomass yield in two full-sib populations Open
Alfalfa ( Medicago sativa ) is one of the most important leguminous forages, widely planted in temperate and subtropical regions. As a homozygous tetraploid, its complex genetic background limits genetic improvement of biomass yield attrib…
View article: Identification of Genetic Loci Associated with Five Agronomic Traits in Alfalfa Using Multi-Environment Trials
Identification of Genetic Loci Associated with Five Agronomic Traits in Alfalfa Using Multi-Environment Trials Open
Yield is one of the most important agronomic traits in alfalfa breeding; however, this is a complex trait affected by genetic and environmental factors. In this study, we used multi-environment trials to test yield-related traits in a dive…
View article: Identification of QTL and candidate genes associated with biomass yield and Feed Quality in response to water deficit in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) using linkage mapping and RNA-Seq
Identification of QTL and candidate genes associated with biomass yield and Feed Quality in response to water deficit in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) using linkage mapping and RNA-Seq Open
Biomass yield and Feed Quality are the most important traits in alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.), which directly affect its economic value. Drought stress is one of the main limiting factors affecting alfalfa production worldwide. However, th…
View article: Two linked resistance genes function divergently in defence against Verticillium Wilt in Alfalfa
Two linked resistance genes function divergently in defence against Verticillium Wilt in Alfalfa Open
Verticillium wilt (VW) is a soil-borne fungus disease in a wide range of plant species including alfalfa and caused yield loss up to 50% in less than 3 years due to the rapid spreading of the pathogen in soil (Vandemark et al., 2006). Howe…
View article: Genome Assembly of Alfalfa Cultivar Zhongmu-4 and Identification of SNPs Associated with Agronomic Traits
Genome Assembly of Alfalfa Cultivar Zhongmu-4 and Identification of SNPs Associated with Agronomic Traits Open
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is the most important legume forage crop worldwide with high nutritional value and yield. For a long time, the breeding of alfalfa was hampered by lacking reliable information on the autotetraploid genome and m…
View article: Strategies to Increase Prediction Accuracy in Genomic Selection of Complex Traits in Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.)
Strategies to Increase Prediction Accuracy in Genomic Selection of Complex Traits in Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) Open
Agronomic traits such as biomass yield and abiotic stress tolerance are genetically complex and challenging to improve through conventional breeding approaches. Genomic selection (GS) is an alternative approach in which genome-wide markers…
View article: Strategies to Increase Prediction Accuracy in Genomic Selection of Complex Traits in Alfalfa (<em>Medicago sativa</em> L.)
Strategies to Increase Prediction Accuracy in Genomic Selection of Complex Traits in Alfalfa (<em>Medicago sativa</em> L.) Open
Agronomic traits such as biomass yield and abiotic stress tolerance are genetically complex and challenging to improve by conventional breeding strategies. Genomic selection (GS) is an alternative approach in which genome-wide markers are …
View article: Genome-Wide Association Studies Identifying Multiple Loci Associated With Alfalfa Forage Quality
Genome-Wide Association Studies Identifying Multiple Loci Associated With Alfalfa Forage Quality Open
Autotetraploid alfalfa is a major hay crop planted all over the world due to its adaptation in different environments and high quality for animal feed. However, the genetic basis of alfalfa quality is not fully understood. In this study, a…
View article: Assembly of chromosome-scale and allele-aware autotetraploid genome of the Chinese alfalfa cultivar Zhongmu-4 and identification of SNP loci associated with 27 agronomic traits
Assembly of chromosome-scale and allele-aware autotetraploid genome of the Chinese alfalfa cultivar Zhongmu-4 and identification of SNP loci associated with 27 agronomic traits Open
Alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.), the most valuable perennial legume crop, referred to as “Queen of the Forages” for its high nutritional value and yield production among forage crops. Comprehensive genomic information of germplasm resources …
View article: Self Incompatibility, Inbreeding Depression, and Potential to Develop Inbred Lines in Alfalfa: A Review
Self Incompatibility, Inbreeding Depression, and Potential to Develop Inbred Lines in Alfalfa: A Review Open
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is a perennial, outcrossing legume crop predominantly grown for hay, silage, or pasture. Intensive selection has resulted in dramatic improvement in fitness traits, including winter survival and disease resista…
View article: Construction of high‐density genetic linkage map and mapping quantitative trait loci (QTL) for flowering time in autotetraploid alfalfa ( <i>Medicago sativa</i> L.) using genotyping by sequencing
Construction of high‐density genetic linkage map and mapping quantitative trait loci (QTL) for flowering time in autotetraploid alfalfa ( <i>Medicago sativa</i> L.) using genotyping by sequencing Open
Flowering time is an important agronomic trait of alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.). Managing flowering time can produce economic benefits for farmers. To understand the genetic basis of this trait, quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping was co…
View article: Quantitative trait locus mapping of yield and plant height in autotetraploid alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.)
Quantitative trait locus mapping of yield and plant height in autotetraploid alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) Open
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is the most widely grown forage legume crop worldwide. Yield and plant height are important agronomic traits influenced by genetic and environmental factors. The objective of this study was to identify quantita…
View article: Genome-Wide Association and Prediction of Traits Related to Salt Tolerance in Autotetraploid Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.)
Genome-Wide Association and Prediction of Traits Related to Salt Tolerance in Autotetraploid Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) Open
Soil salinity is a growing problem in world production agriculture. Continued improvement in crop salt tolerance will require the implementation of innovative breeding strategies such as marker-assisted selection (MAS) and genomic selectio…