Detection of quantitative trait loci (QTL) in breeding populations offers the advantage that
these QTL are of direct relevance for the improvement of crops via knowledge-based …

Triticale (× Triticosecale Wittmack) is a man-made species developed by crossing wheat
(Triticum spp.) and rye (Secale cereale L.). It incorporates favorable alleles from both …

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is the third most important cool season food legume, cultivated
in arid and semi-arid regions of the world. The goal of this study was to develop novel …

Background Eggplant is a powerful source of polyphenols which seems to play a key role in
the prevention of several human diseases, such as cancer and diabetes. Chlorogenic acid is …

To extend agricultural productivity by knowledge-based breeding and tailor varieties
adapted to specific environmental conditions, it is imperative to improve our ability to assess …

Background Black rot is a destructive bacterial disease causing large yield and quality
losses in Brassica oleracea. To detect quantitative trait loci (QTL) for black rot resistance, we …

Morphological characters are indispensable in phylogenetic analyses for understanding the
pattern, process, and tempo of evolution. If characters are independent and free of …

Catechins are the most important bioactive compounds in tea, and have been demonstrated
to possess a wide variety of pharmacological activities. To characterize quantitative trait loci …

Construction of linkage maps is crucial for genetic studies and marker-assisted breeding
programs. Recent advances in next generation sequencing technologies allow for the …

This review article presents the greatest challenges in modern triticale breeding. Genetic
maps that were developed and described thus far, together with the quantitative trait loci and …