Highlights•Identifying target genes and SNPs is a limiting step for engineering desired plant
traits.•Hormone signaling networks offer promising targets for improving specific …

The development of rootstocks with a high-quality dwarf-type root system is a popular
research topic in the apple industry. However, the precise breeding of rootstocks is still …

Background Alzheimer's disease (AD) and cancer are common age-related diseases, and
epidemiological evidence suggests an inverse relationship between them. However …

Kernel number per row (KNR) is an essential component of maize (Zea mays L.) grain yield
(GY), and understanding its genetic mechanism is crucial to improve GY. In this study, two …

Pacific abalone is a high-value, commercially important marine invertebrate. It shows low
growth as well as individual and yearly growth variation in aquaculture. Marker-assisted …

Simple Summary Skull and jaw shape are critical to how an animal eats. The goal of this
work was to examine how facial variation evolves and the genetic basis of these changes …

Seed size and shape are key agronomic traits affecting seedcotton yield and seed quality in
cotton (Gossypium spp.). However, the genetic mechanisms that regulate the seed physical …

Rice (Oryza sativa), as a staple crop feeding a significant portion of the global population,
particularly in Asian countries, faces constant threats from various diseases jeopardizing …

Traditional crop breeding techniques are not quickly boosting yields to fulfill the expanding
population needs. Long crop lifespans hinder the ability of plant breeding to develop …

Genetic breeding is an important approach to improve the economic traits of aquaculture
animals. Unfortunately, the genetic basis for important economic traits of red swamp crayfish …