Utilizing the whole genomic variation of complex traits to predict the yet-to-be observed
phenotypes or unobserved genetic values via whole genome prediction (WGP) and to infer …

Resistance to pod shattering (shatter resistance) is a target trait for global rapeseed (canola,
Brassica napus L.), improvement programs to minimise grain loss in the mature standing …

Phenotypic variation in natural populations results from a combination of genetic effects,
environmental effects, and gene-by-environment interactions. Despite the vast amount of …

Key message Genetic diversity and population structure in the US Upland cotton was
established and core sets of allelic richness were identified for developing association …

The research area of association mapping (AM) is currently receiving major attention for
genetic studies of quantitative traits in all major crops. However, the level of success and …

Genomic selection (GS) is of interest in breeding because of its potential for predicting the
genetic value of individuals and increasing genetic gains per unit of time. To date, very few …

Flowering time is an important trait in wheat breeding as it affects adaptation and yield
potential. The aim of this study was to investigate the genetic architecture of flowering time in …

Maize is the most widely grown cereal in the world. In addition to its role in global
agriculture, it has also long served as a model organism for genetic research. Maize stands …

Plant breeding and genetics research is an inherently data‐driven enterprise. Typical
experiments and breeding nurseries can contain thousands of unique entries and programs …

Background The inheritance of most human diseases and agriculturally important traits is
controlled by many genes with small effects. Identifying these genes, while simultaneously …