Advances in DNA sequencing technology have sparked a genomics revolution, driving
breakthroughs in plant genetics and crop breeding. Recently, the focus has shifted from …

Germplasm is a long-term resource management mission and investment for civilization. An
estimated∼ 7.4 million accessions are held in 1750 plant germplasm centres around the …

The trichome trait is one of the important phenotypes for variety classification and breeding
improvement of Chinese cabbage (Brassica campestris L. syn. B. rapa). However, obtaining …

Breeding programs require exhaustive phenotyping of germplasms, which is time-
demanding and expensive. Genomic prediction helps breeders harness the diversity of any …

Oxalate content in spinach is a key trait of interest due to its relevance to human health.
Understanding the genetic basis of it can facilitate the development of spinach varieties with …

The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a globally cultivated leguminous crop.
Fusarium wilt (FW), caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. phaseoli (Fop), is a significant …

Sucrose concentration in soy-derived foods is becoming a seminal trait for the production of
food-grade soybeans. However, limited scientific knowledge is reported on this increasingly …

DNA serves as the carrier of genetic information, with sequence variations playing a pivotal
role in defining hereditary traits. Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) facilitate the …

Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a popular leafy vegetable crop and commercial production is
centered in California and Arizona in the US. The oomycete Peronospora effusa causes the …

Background Forest trees such as poplar, shrub willow, et al. are essential natural resources
for sustainable and renewable energy production, and their wood can reduce dependence …