This review describes the current status of genome-wide association study (GWAS) of the
major crops in maize (Zea mays L.) concentrate on performing association mapping as a …

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have emerged as a powerful tool for unraveling
intricate genotype–phenotype association across various species. Maize (Zea mays L.) …

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

Generating genomics-driven knowledge opens a way to accelerate the resistance breeding
process by family or population mapping and genomic selection. Important prerequisites are …

The development of resistant maize cultivars is the most effective and sustainable approach
to combat fungal diseases. Over the last three decades, many quantitative trait loci (QTL) …

Climate change across the globe has an impact on the occurrence, prevalence, and severity
of plant diseases. About 30% of yield losses in major crops are due to plant diseases; …

Key message QTL mapping combined with genome-wide association studies, revealed a
potential candidate gene for resistance to northern leaf blight in the tropical CATETO-related …

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 …

BACKGROUND The English grain aphid, Sitobion avenae (Fabricius), is a devastating pest
impacts yield and quality in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Breeding resistant wheat varieties …

Disease resistance is essential for reliable maize production. In a long-term tug-of-war
between maize and its pathogenic microbes, naturally occurring resistance genes gradually …