Improving the crop traits is highly required for the development of superior crop varieties to
deal with climate change and the associated abiotic and biotic stress challenges. Climate …

Scutellaria Linn., which belongs to the family Lamiaceae, is a commonly used medicinal
plant for heat clearing and detoxification. In particular, the roots of S. baicalensis and the …

Silique number is a crucial yield‐related trait for the genetic enhancement of rapeseed
(Brassica napus L.). The intricate molecular process governing the regulation of silique …

Key message A Bayesian linkage disequilibrium-based multiple-locus mixed model
identified QTLs for fibre, seed and oil traits and predicted breeding worthiness of test lines …

Vegetable oils are rich sources of polyunsaturated fatty acids and energy as well as
valuable sources of human food, animal feed, and bioenergy. Triacylglycerols, which are …

Abstract Background Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) is an essential source of edible oil and
livestock feed, as well as a promising source of biofuel. Breeding crops with an ideal root …

Large-scale genotype and phenotype data have been increasingly generated to identify
genetic markers, understand gene function and evolution and facilitate genomic selection …

Eurasian perch Perca fluviatilis has been a popular model species for decades in the fields
of aquatic ecology, community dynamics, behaviour, physiology and ecotoxicology. Yet …

As one of the most important oil crops, rapeseed (Brassica napus) is cultivated worldwide to
produce vegetable oil, animal feed, and biodiesel. As the population grows and the need for …

ABSTRACT DNA-based molecular markers are the most effective methods for developing
desirable crop varieties in modern plant breeding. However, these markers have a limited …