Genome-Assisted Prediction of Quantitative Traits Using the R Package sommer

G Covarrubias-Pazaran - PloS one, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Most traits of agronomic importance are quantitative in nature, and genetic markers have
been used for decades to dissect such traits. Recently, genomic selection has earned …

MegaLMM: mega-scale linear mixed models for genomic predictions with thousands of traits

DE Runcie, J Qu, H Cheng, L Crawford - Genome biology, 2021 - Springer
Large-scale phenotype data can enhance the power of genomic prediction in plant and
animal breeding, as well as human genetics. However, the statistical foundation of multi-trait …

Omics-based hybrid prediction in maize

M Westhues, TA Schrag, C Heuer, G Thaller… - Theoretical and applied …, 2017 - Springer
Key message Complementing genomic data with other “omics” predictors can increase the
probability of success for predicting the best hybrid combinations using complex agronomic …

Genomic prediction models for traits differing in heritability for soybean, rice, and maize

AS Kaler, LC Purcell, T Beissinger, JD Gillman - BMC plant biology, 2022 - Springer
Background Genomic selection is a powerful tool in plant breeding. By building a prediction
model using a training set with markers and phenotypes, genomic estimated breeding …

Genome-based prediction of maize hybrid performance across genetic groups, testers, locations, and years

T Albrecht, HJ Auinger, V Wimmer, JO Ogutu… - Theoretical and applied …, 2014 - Springer
Key message The calibration data for genomic prediction should represent the full genetic
spectrum of a breeding program. Data heterogeneity is minimized by connecting data …

Genomic prediction of hybrid performance in maize with models incorporating dominance and population specific marker effects

F Technow, C Riedelsheimer, TA Schrag… - Theoretical and Applied …, 2012 - Springer
Identifying high performing hybrids is an essential part of every maize breeding program.
Genomic prediction of maize hybrid performance allows to identify promising hybrids, when …

Predicting quantitative traits with regression models for dense molecular markers and pedigree

G De Los Campos, H Naya, D Gianola, J Crossa… - Genetics, 2009 - academic.oup.com
The availability of genomewide dense markers brings opportunities and challenges to
breeding programs. An important question concerns the ways in which dense markers and …

Genome-wide prediction of discrete traits using Bayesian regressions and machine learning

O González-Recio, S Forni - Genetics Selection Evolution, 2011 - Springer
Background Genomic selection has gained much attention and the main goal is to increase
the predictive accuracy and the genetic gain in livestock using dense marker information …

Beyond Genomic Prediction: Combining Different Types of omics Data Can Improve Prediction of Hybrid Performance in Maize

TA Schrag, M Westhues, W Schipprack, F Seifert… - Genetics, 2018 - academic.oup.com
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 …

Whole-genome regression and prediction methods applied to plant and animal breeding

G de Los Campos, JM Hickey, R Pong-Wong… - Genetics, 2013 - academic.oup.com
Genomic-enabled prediction is becoming increasingly important in animal and plant
breeding and is also receiving attention in human genetics. Deriving accurate predictions of …