Appropriate selection of parents for the development of mapping populations is pivotal to
maximizing the power of quantitative trait loci detection. Trait genotypic variation within a …

Core Ideas The multiple single nucleotide polymorphism (multi‐SNP) and haplotype‐based
approaches that jointly consider multiple markers unveiled a larger number of associations …

Genome‐wide association studies (GWAS) became a widely used method to map
qualitative and quantitative traits in plants. We compared existing single‐marker and …

This review describes the current status of genome-wide association study (GWAS) of the
major crops in maize (Zea mays L.) concentrate on performing association mapping as a …

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have revolutionized the investigation of complex
traits over the past decade and have unveiled numerous useful genotype–phenotype …

Background Genome wide association studies (GWAS) are a powerful tool for identifying
quantitative trait loci (QTL) and causal single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)/genes …

Background The kernel row number (KRN) of an ear is an important trait related to yield and
domestication in maize. Exploring the underlying genetic mechanisms of KRN has great …

Association mapping of sequence polymorphisms underlying the phenotypic variability of
quantitative agronomical traits is now a widely used method in plant genetics. However, due …

Genome wide association studies (GWAS) can play an essential role in understanding
genetic basis of complex traits in plants and animals. Conventional SNP-based linear mixed …

Maize is a highly important crop, not only because it is a staple crop for humans but also
because it is a major source of feed for animals and has immense industrial potential …