Since the inception of the theory and conceptual framework of genomic selection (GS),
extensive research has been done on evaluating its efficiency for utilization in crop …

As one of the important concepts in conventional quantitative genetics and breeding, genetic
gain can be defined as the amount of increase in performance that is achieved annually …

There is an increasing understanding that variation in gene presence–absence plays an
important role in the heritability of agronomic traits; however, there have been relatively few …

Genomic selection (GS) is transforming the field of plant breeding and implementing models
that improve prediction accuracy for complex traits is needed. Analytical methods for …

The genomic revolution of the past decade has greatly improved our understanding of the
genetic make-up of living organisms. The sequencing of crop genomes has completely …

Breeding for disease resistance is a central focus of plant breeding programs, as any
successful variety must have the complete package of high yield, disease resistance …

Trichothecenes are sesquiterpenoid mycotoxins produced by fungi from the order
Hypocreales, including members of the Fusarium genus that infect cereal grain crops …

An increase in the rate of crop improvement is essential for achieving sustained food
production and other needs of ever-increasing population. Genomic selection (GS) is a …

This study examines genomic prediction within 8416 Mexican landrace accessions and
2403 Iranian landrace accessions stored in gene banks. The Mexican and Iranian …

Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a major fungal disease affecting wheat production worldwide.
Since the early 1990s, FHB, caused primarily by Fusarium graminearum, has become one of …