The transcript pool of a plant part, under any given condition, is a collection of mRNAs that
will pave the way for a biochemical reaction of the plant to stimuli. Over the past decades …

Association mapping is rapidly becoming an important method to explore the genetic
architecture of complex traits in plants and offers unique opportunities for studying …

Low-coverage whole-genome sequencing is an effective strategy for genome-wide
association studies in humans, due to the availability of large reference panels for genotype …

Yield is one of the most important traits for rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) breeding, but its
genetic basis remains largely ambiguous. Association mapping has provided a robust …

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is often exposed to cool temperatures during spring planting in
temperate climates. A better understanding of genetic pathways regulating chilling tolerance …

Sheath blight (ShB) caused by the soil-borne pathogen Rhizoctonia solani is one of the most
devastating diseases in rice world-wide. Global attention has focused on examining …

Seed-size traits, which are controlled by multiple genes in soybean, play an important role in
determining seed yield, quality and appearance. However, the molecular mechanisms …

Harvest index is a measure of success in partitioning assimilated photosynthate. An
improvement of harvest index means an increase in the economic portion of the plant. Our …

Mining elite genes within rice landraces is of importance for the improvement of cultivated
rice. An association mapping for 12 agronomic traits was carried out using a core collection …

Background Common bean is a legume of social and nutritional importance as a food crop,
cultivated worldwide especially in developing countries, accounting for an important source …