Genome research promises to promote continued and enhanced plant genetic
improvement. As a world′ s leading crop and a model system for studies of many biological …

Genetic improvement in fiber quality is one of the main challenges for cotton breeders. Fiber
quality traits are controlled by multiple genes and are classified as complex quantitative …

Key message Based on 1075 and 1059 QTL from intraspecific Upland and interspecific
Upland× Pima populations, respectively, the identification of QTL clusters and hotspots …

QTL mapping experiments yield heterogeneous results due to the use of different
genotypes, environments, and sampling variation. Compilation of QTL mapping results …

Identification of stable quantitative trait loci (QTLs) across different environments and
mapping populations is a prerequisite for marker-assisted selection (MAS) for cotton yield …

The improvement of cotton fiber quality has become more important because of changes in
spinning technology. Stable quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for fiber quality will enable …

Cotton fibers elongate rapidly after initiation of elongation, eventually leading to the deposit
of a large amount of cellulose. To reveal features of cotton fiber cells at the fast elongation …

Key message A specialized database currently containing more than 2200 QTL is
established, which allows graphic presentation, visualization and submission of QTL …

To facilitate marker assisted selection, there is an urgent need to construct a saturated
genetic map of upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Four types of markers including SSR …

Background Cotton fibers (produced by Gossypium species) are the premier natural fibers
for textile production. The two tetraploid species, G. barbadense (Gb) and G. hirsutum (Gh) …