Genomic selection-the prediction of breeding values using DNA polymorphisms-is a
disruptive method that has widely been adopted by animal and plant breeders to increase …

Key message We propose the application of enviromics to breeding practice, by which the
similarity among sites assessed on an “omics” scale of environmental attributes drives the …

Novel high-throughput phenotyping (HTP) approaches are needed to advance the
understanding of genotype-to-phenotype and accelerate plant breeding. The first generation …

Background Quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping in genetic data often involves analysis of
correlated observations, which need to be accounted for to avoid false association signals …

The ability to predict the agronomic performance of single-crosses with high precision is
essential for selecting superior candidates for hybrid breeding. With recent technological …

The root-associated microbiome (rhizobiome) affects plant health, stress tolerance, and
nutrient use efficiency. However, it remains unclear to what extent the composition of the …

Background Genotypic information produced from single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)
arrays has routinely been used to identify genomic regions associated with complex traits in …

Worldwide periods of heat and drought are projected to be more frequent, longer, and
occurring earlier, which could deleteriously affect the productivity of cool-season crops …

Phenotypic plasticity describes the phenotypic variation of a trait when a genotype is
exposed to different environments. Understanding the genetic control of phenotypic plasticity …

A fundamental goal in plant microbiome research is to determine the relative impacts of host
and environmental effects on root microbiota composition, particularly how host genotype …