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View article: Humic field biostimulation as a sustainable agricultural practice to increase yield of main grains: evidence from on-farm trials
Humic field biostimulation as a sustainable agricultural practice to increase yield of main grains: evidence from on-farm trials Open
Introduction Conventional agriculture relies heavily on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, raising questions regarding its long-term sustainability. The use of biostimulants is an environmentally friendly approach to improving crop yiel…
View article: Oil Palm Germplasm Resources and Their Conservation: Advances and Challenges for In Vitro Conservation
Oil Palm Germplasm Resources and Their Conservation: Advances and Challenges for In Vitro Conservation Open
In vitro germplasm conservation provides an alternative method for preserving plant species that are vulnerable to natural hazards or for which in situ conservation is costly and challenging to manage. This review examines the significance…
View article: Regulatory Frameworks and Governance of New Breeding Techniques: A Global Analysis of Policy Impacts on Bio-innovation
Regulatory Frameworks and Governance of New Breeding Techniques: A Global Analysis of Policy Impacts on Bio-innovation Open
Bio-innovation, encompassing developments in new breeding techniques (NBTs), presents substantial opportunities for addressing global challenges, though its progress is fundamentally shaped by surrounding regulatory frameworks. Three prima…
View article: Advances in genetic resource enhancement of noug ( <i>Guizotia abyssinica</i> L.) for sustainable oilseed production
Advances in genetic resource enhancement of noug ( <i>Guizotia abyssinica</i> L.) for sustainable oilseed production Open
Noug ( Guizotia abyssinica L.) is among the key oilseed crops of Ethiopia and India and is valued for its tolerance to drought, with its very nutrient-dense oil being rich in essential fatty acids, protein and minerals. Despite the economi…
View article: Comparing statistical ‘phenomic prediction’ models for remote-sensing-based phenotyping of maize susceptibility to common rust
Comparing statistical ‘phenomic prediction’ models for remote-sensing-based phenotyping of maize susceptibility to common rust Open
View article: Advances and Challenges in Cryopreservation of Oil Palm Germplasm: A Complementary Approach to <em>In Vitro</em> Conservation
Advances and Challenges in Cryopreservation of Oil Palm Germplasm: A Complementary Approach to <em>In Vitro</em> Conservation Open
In vitro germplasm conservation provides an alternative method for preserving plant species that are vulnerable to natural hazards or for which in situ conservation is costly and challenging to manage. This conservation approach includes t…
View article: Genomic prediction powered by multi-omics data
Genomic prediction powered by multi-omics data Open
Genomic selection (GS) has transformed plant breeding by enabling early and accurate prediction of complex traits. However, its predictive performance is often constrained by the limited information captured through genomic markers alone, …
View article: Quadratic Genomic Selection Index Boosts Multi-Trait Genetic Gain in Modern Plant Breeding
Quadratic Genomic Selection Index Boosts Multi-Trait Genetic Gain in Modern Plant Breeding Open
Selection index theory is a cornerstone of multi-trait genetic improvement, yet classical linear indices are limited by assumptions of additivity and fixed trait weights. These limitations hinder their ability to capture complex genetic ar…
View article: Transcriptome analysis identifies genes regulating self-compatibility, flowering time, and oil biosynthesis in Noug (Guizotia abyssinica)
Transcriptome analysis identifies genes regulating self-compatibility, flowering time, and oil biosynthesis in Noug (Guizotia abyssinica) Open
Noug ( Guizotia abyssinica ) is an economically important oilseed crop in Ethiopia that contributes significantly to local edible oil production and is a good protein source in animal feed. Despite its agronomic importance, the molecular b…
View article: SNP-based linkage mapping reveals novel quantitative trait loci for yield traits in noug (Guizotia abyssinica (L. f.) Cass.)
SNP-based linkage mapping reveals novel quantitative trait loci for yield traits in noug (Guizotia abyssinica (L. f.) Cass.) Open
Noug ( Guizotia abyssinica ) is a vital Ethiopian oilseed crop lacking comprehensive genomic resources. This study constructed the first high-density SNP-based linkage map for this diploid species (2n=30, genome size ~1.7 Gb). Using an F 2…
View article: Population structure and diversity of common bean (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.) landraces in the Peruvian Amazon
Population structure and diversity of common bean (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.) landraces in the Peruvian Amazon Open
Common bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a globally important legume with significant nutritional and agronomic value. Genetic diversity in Amazonian landraces remains undercharacterized, limiting their utilization in breeding programs. Her…
View article: Estimation of seasonal, additive and non-additive genetic components in diploid banana (Musa spp.)
Estimation of seasonal, additive and non-additive genetic components in diploid banana (Musa spp.) Open
View article: Integrating metabolomics and high-throughput phenotyping to elucidate metabolic and phenotypic responses to early-season drought stress in Nordic spring wheat
Integrating metabolomics and high-throughput phenotyping to elucidate metabolic and phenotypic responses to early-season drought stress in Nordic spring wheat Open
View article: Positive Effects of Perceived Quality of Parent-Adolescent Communication on Academic Motivation and Achievement of Adolescents
Positive Effects of Perceived Quality of Parent-Adolescent Communication on Academic Motivation and Achievement of Adolescents Open
Purpose: This study investigates how the perceived quality of parent-adolescent communication influences academic motivation and achievement among students in a high-stakes academic setting. Methodology: A quantitative, cross-sectional des…
View article: HARNESSING ALLELIC VARIATION TO ENHANCE PROTEIN CONTENT AND IMPROVE AMINO ACID PROFILES IN FOOD LEGUMES
HARNESSING ALLELIC VARIATION TO ENHANCE PROTEIN CONTENT AND IMPROVE AMINO ACID PROFILES IN FOOD LEGUMES Open
View article: Approaching the ethnographic, nominal and phenotypic evidence of a geographical zone of high diversification of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in the Amazonian northeastern Peru
Approaching the ethnographic, nominal and phenotypic evidence of a geographical zone of high diversification of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in the Amazonian northeastern Peru Open
As a contribution to the knowledge of the diversity of Phaseolus vulgaris L. in the Peruvian Amazon, a multidisciplinary approach was proposed to understand the patterns of nominal and phenotypic diversity of the common bean in three biome…
View article: Exploitation of rhizosphere microbiome biodiversity in plant breeding
Exploitation of rhizosphere microbiome biodiversity in plant breeding Open
Climate change-induced stresses are perceived by plants at the root-soil interface, where they are alleviated through interactions between the host plant and the rhizosphere microbiome. The recruitment of specific microbiomes helps mitigat…
View article: ‘Amina’, ‘Dioufissa’, and ‘Haby’: Heat tolerant durum wheat cultivars adapted to the Senegal River Basin
‘Amina’, ‘Dioufissa’, and ‘Haby’: Heat tolerant durum wheat cultivars adapted to the Senegal River Basin Open
Senegalese are consumers of pasta, couscous, and other semolina products, which are obtained from durum wheat [ Triticum turgidum L. durum (Desf)] grain imports. The Senegal River farming system offers a short dry winter season (harmattan)…
View article: Plant development influences dynamic shifts in the root compartment microbiomes of wild and domesticated finger millet cultivars
Plant development influences dynamic shifts in the root compartment microbiomes of wild and domesticated finger millet cultivars Open
View article: Artificial intelligence meets genomic selection: comparing deep learning and GBLUP across diverse plant datasets
Artificial intelligence meets genomic selection: comparing deep learning and GBLUP across diverse plant datasets Open
To enhance the implementation of genomic selection (GS) in plant breeding, we conducted a comprehensive comparative analysis of deep learning (DL) models and genomic best linear unbiased predictor (GBLUP) methods across 14 real-world datas…
View article: Genotyping by sequencing reveals the genetic diversity and population structure of Peruvian highland maize races
Genotyping by sequencing reveals the genetic diversity and population structure of Peruvian highland maize races Open
Peruvian maize exhibits abundant morphological diversity, with landraces cultivated from sea level (sl) up to 3,500 m above sl. Previous research based on morphological descriptors, defined at least 52 Peruvian maize races, but its genetic…
View article: Environmental impact and phenotypic stability in potato clones resistant to late blight Phytophthora infestans (Mont) de Bary, resilient to climate change in Peru
Environmental impact and phenotypic stability in potato clones resistant to late blight Phytophthora infestans (Mont) de Bary, resilient to climate change in Peru Open
Potato is one of the three most important foods in the world’s diet and is staple in the Peruvian highlands. This crop is affected by late blight, a disease that if not controlled in time can decimate production. The oomycete ( Phytophthor…
View article: The importance of genotyping within the climate-smart plant breeding value chain – integrative tools for genetic enhancement programs
The importance of genotyping within the climate-smart plant breeding value chain – integrative tools for genetic enhancement programs Open
The challenges faced by today’s agronomists, plant breeders, and their managers encompass adapting sustainably to climate variability while working with limited budgets. Besides, managers are dealing with a multitude of issues with differe…
View article: Expanding genomic prediction in plant breeding: harnessing big data, machine learning, and advanced software
Expanding genomic prediction in plant breeding: harnessing big data, machine learning, and advanced software Open
With growing evidence that genomic selection (GS) improves genetic gains in plant breeding, it is timely to review the key factors that improve its efficiency. In this feature review, we focus on the statistical machine learning (ML) metho…
View article: Maximum Likelihood Estimator Sampling Properties of the Smith Selection Index Vector of Coefficients
Maximum Likelihood Estimator Sampling Properties of the Smith Selection Index Vector of Coefficients Open
View article: Temperature affects major fatty acid biosynthesis in noug (Guizotia abyssinica) self-compatible lines
Temperature affects major fatty acid biosynthesis in noug (Guizotia abyssinica) self-compatible lines Open
Introduction Noug ( Guizotia abyssinica ) is an economically important edible oilseed crop in Ethiopia with a large variation in seed set, seed oil content, and fatty acid composition among populations. Although noug is generally strictly …
View article: Understanding abscisic acid-mediated stress signaling to affect rice development under stress
Understanding abscisic acid-mediated stress signaling to affect rice development under stress Open
Introduction Rice is a vital staple food for many countries, and its yield is known to be significantly affected by various abiotic stresses, which are expected to intensify with climate change, posing a threat to global food security. Abs…
View article: Machine learning algorithms translate big data into predictive breeding accuracy
Machine learning algorithms translate big data into predictive breeding accuracy Open
Statistical machine learning (ML) extracts patterns from extensive genomic, phenotypic, and environmental data. ML algorithms automatically identify relevant features and use cross-validation to ensure robust models and improve prediction …
View article: Comparison of Single-Trait and Multi-Trait GBLUP Models for Genomic Prediction in Red Clover
Comparison of Single-Trait and Multi-Trait GBLUP Models for Genomic Prediction in Red Clover Open
Red clover (Trifolium pratense) is a perennial forage legume wildly used in temperate regions, including northern Europe. Its breeders are under increasing pressure to obtain rapid genetic gains to meet the high demand for improved forage …
View article: Evaluating the Biocontrol Potential of Pythium oligandrum and Serratia proteamaculans in Controlling Phytophthora plurivora in European beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Evaluating the Biocontrol Potential of Pythium oligandrum and Serratia proteamaculans in Controlling Phytophthora plurivora in European beech (Fagus sylvatica) Open
In recent years, the plant pathogen Phytophthora plurivora has caused severe damage to beech forests in many European countries, including Sweden. In many affected areas, few protective measures are in place due to fears about potential ne…