Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) are effectively applied to detect the marker trait
associations (MTAs) using whole genome-wide variants for complex quantitative traits in …

First described in Europe in 1777, stripe rust (SR) caused by Puccinia striiformis Westend. f.
sp. tritici Erikss (Pst) is one of the most important and destructive diseases of wheat …

Background Identification of loci for grain yield (GY) and related traits, and dissection of the
genetic architecture are important for yield improvement through marker-assisted selection …

High-throughput phenotyping platforms (HTPPs) provide novel opportunities to more
effectively dissect the genetic basis of drought-adaptive traits. This genome-wide association …

Leaf rust is an important disease, threatening wheat production annually. Identification of
resistance genes or QTLs for effective field resistance could greatly enhance our ability to …

As one of the US Department of Agriculture—Agricultural Research Service flagship
databases, GrainGenes (https://wheat. pw. usda. gov) serves the data and community needs …

Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a global wheat disease that devastates wheat production.
Resistance to FHB spread within a wheat spike (type II resistance) and to mycotoxin …

Stripe rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis, can be controlled by growing resistant cultivars,
applying fungicides and through some cultural practices. As developing and growing …

Stripe rust is best controlled by utilizing genetic resistance. Resistance to stripe rust has
been studied for more than a century, but most progresses have been made during the last …

Powdery mildew (Blumeria graminis f. sp. tritici) results in serious economic loss in wheat
production. Exploration of plant resistance to wheat powdery mildew over several decades …