Genetic identification and characterization of a locus controlling productive tiller number with breeding value in Chinese endemic wheat

Development of Molecular Markers and a Preliminary Selection Index for Yield-Related QTLs in Secale cereale subsp. segetale

As a close relative of common wheat, rye is a forage crop of significant research value in China. Background: A weedy rye, Secale cereale subsp. segetale found in Xinjiang China, is characterized by superior yield-related traits such as grain length, grain width, spike length, spike width, plant height, and tiller numb...

Genome-Wide Association Study and Identification of Core Candidate Genes for Shoot and Root Length in Wheat During Germination

The genetic architecture and core candidate genes for shoot length (SL) and root length (RL) at the germination stage are dissected and seven core candidate genes for SL and 13 for RL are identified, including three pleiotropic genes regulating both traits.

Genome-Wide Association Mapping of Ear Traits in Early-Maturing Maize Under Contrasting Planting Densities

Developing early-maturing maize varieties with improved tolerance to high-density planting is essential for enhancing yield in China. In this study, a unique panel of 498 cold-adapted early-maturing inbred lines were evaluated for ear length (EL) and ear diameter (ED) across two locations under contrasting planting den...

Genetic Variability, Correlation and Path Coefficient Analysis for Grain Yield and its Component Traits in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)

The present investigation was undertaken to assess genetic variability among thirty rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes and to identify reliable indirect selection criteria for grain yield through correlation and path coefficient analysis. Thirty genotypes were evaluated in a randomised block design with three replication...

Identification of stable QTLs for spike length and density and development of KASP markers for wheat breeding

Evaluation of Genetic Divergence in Durum Wheat (Triticum durum L.) for Yield Improvement

For assessment of the genetic divergence among fifty durum wheat (Triticum durum L.) genotypes, the present investigation was carried out at Agricultural Research Station, Niphad (MS) during rabi 2023–24 Observations were recorded on nine important traits, and analysis of variance revealed highly significant difference...