Key message Genomic prediction based on additive genetic effects can accelerate genetic
gain. There are opportunities for further improvement by including non-additive effects that …

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 …

To facilitate the utility of SNP-based genotyping, we developed a new method called target
SNP-seq which combines the advantages of multiplex PCR amplification and high …

Summary Theobroma cacao—The Food of the Gods, provides the raw material for the
multibillion dollar chocolate industry and is also the main source of income for about 6 …

Plant breeders require genetic diversity to develop cultivars that are productive, nutritious,
tolerant of biotic and abiotic stresses, and make efficient use of water and fertilizer. The …

The necessity to adapt to climate change is even stronger for grapevine than for other crops,
because grape berry composition—a key determinant of fruit and wine quality, typicity and …

Hermaphroditic (perfect) flowers were a key trait in grapevine domestication, enabling a
drastic increase in yields due to the efficiency of self-pollination in the domesticated …

For the viticulture of the future, it will be an essential prerequisite to manage grapevine
diseases with fewer chemical inputs. The development and the deployment of novel mildew …

Transferable DNA markers are essential for breeding and genetics. Grapevine (Vitis)
breeders utilize disease resistance alleles from congeneric species~ 20 million years …

Grapevines are challenged by a range of diseases and pests, causing economic losses and
requiring often costly approaches to mitigate damage. Public interest in reducing the use of …