Key message Genome-wide association study (GWAS) demonstrated that multiple genomic
regions influence grain quality traits under nitrogen-starved soils. Using genomic prediction …

Maize (Zea mays L.) is an essential food crop grown all over the world, extensively used as
animal feed, human food, and to produce biofuel. Northern corn leaf blight (NCLB) is one of …

Low soil nitrogen levels, compounded by the high costs associated with nitrogen
supplementation through fertilizers, significantly contribute to food insecurity, malnutrition …

The recent invasion, rapid spread, and widescale destruction of the maize crop by the fall
armyworm (FAW; Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith)) is likely to worsen the food insecurity …

Common rust is one of the major foliar diseases in maize, leading to significant grain yield
losses and poor grain quality. To dissect the genetic architecture of common rust resistance …

Northern corn leaf blight (NCLB), caused by Setosphaeria turcica, is a major fungal disease
affecting maize production in sub-Saharan Africa. Utilizing host plant resistance to mitigate …

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 …

Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) is a viral disease with a devastating effect on maize production.
Developing and deploying improved varieties with resistance to the disease is important to …

The sorghum aphid (Melanaphis sacchari) has emerged as a serious pest for Sorghum
bicolor and a major factor limiting its production worldwide. In this study, whole‐genome …

Drought is a major abiotic stress that limits maize production worldwide. Therefore, it is of
great importance to improve drought tolerance in crop plants for sustainable agriculture. In …