We wrote this book to fill the gap between textbooks of quantitative genetic theory and
software manuals that provide details on analytical methods but little context or perspective …

Mapping quantitative trait loci through the use of linkage disequilibrium (LD) in populations
of unrelated individuals provides a valuable approach for dissecting the genetic basis of …

Wheat genotypes that efficiently capture and convert available soil nitrogen into harvested
grain protein are key to sustainably meeting the rising global demand for grain protein. The …

Backgrounds and aims Soybean yield depends on total N uptake, N use efficiency, and
harvest index. Nitrogen uptake relays on biological fixation (BNF) and soil absorption …

Common beans are a warm-season, food legume cultivated in areas prone to water
limitation throughout their growing season. This study assessed the magnitude and pattern …

Key message Water-soluble carbohydrate accumulation can be selected in wheat breeding
programs with consideration of genetic× environmental interactions and relationships with …

Recurrent drought and late blight disease are the major factors limiting potato productivity in
the northwest Ethiopian highlands. Incorporating drought tolerance and late blight …

Yield improvement of woody bioenergy crops has been the major focus of breeding
programs, but biomass quality is also important for conversion to biofuels. Using high …

Cassava, Manihot esculenta Crantz, has been positioned as one of the most promising
crops world-wide representing the staple security for more than one billion people mainly in …

Breeding for high symbiotic nitrogen (N) fixation (SNF) in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris
L.) is expected to contribute to reduced application of chemical fertilizers in cropping …