Joanne Russell

Pan-genomic and pan-transcriptomic analysis of the Heavy Metal ATPase family reveals diverse expression patterns and functional roles in barley

This study identifies and characterizes 13 HvHMA genes in barley, revealing their diverse expression patterns and functional roles beyond heavy metal homeostasis.

Chromosome-Specific Expansion and Diversification of the Thionin Gene Family in Barley

This study identifies and characterizes the thionin gene family in barley, revealing chromosomal clustering, copy number variation, and a role in aphid defense.

Environmental DNA Reveals Reykjavik's Human and Ecological History

This study uses environmental DNA from Lake Tjornin to challenge the narrative of Norse-induced environmental collapse in Reykjavik, showing dynamic human-environment interactions shaped by both cultural practices and external stressors.

Post-Domestication selection of MKK3 Shaped Seed Dormancy and End-Use Traits in Barley

The paper identifies MKK3 haplotypes in barley that influence seed dormancy and end-use traits through post-domestication selection, linking them to climate adaptation.

New loci and candidate genes in spring two-rowed barley detected through meta-analysis of a field trial European network

This study identifies new QTLs and candidate genes for yield and agronomic traits in spring barley through a meta-analysis of field trials across Europe.

Whole-Genome Sequencing of the Wild Barley Diversity Collection: A Resource for Identifying and Exploiting Genetic Variation for Cultivated Barley Improvement

The paper sequenced wild barley to identify genetic markers linked to agronomic traits and found novel loci for stem rust resistance and days to heading.

Opportunities to improve the recommendation of plant varieties under the Recommended List (RL) system

The paper evaluates current methods for predicting plant variety performance in the UK Recommended List system and suggests improving statistical models to better account for genetic relationships and environmental interactions.

Trends of genetic changes uncovered by Env- and Eigen-GWAS in wheat and barley

This paper uses EnvGWAS and EigenGWAS on historical wheat and barley varieties to identify genomic regions under selection without phenotyping, finding 16 barley and 10 wheat regions with adaptation-related introgressions.

Overcoming barriers to the registration of new varieties

The paper evaluates the current DUS system for plant variety registration using 805 UK barley varieties and advocates for a genomics-based approach to improve efficiency and accuracy.

A Grain of Salt

The paper identifies a haplotype variant in the HKT1;5 gene associated with increased grain sodium content in barley, showing its functional impact and potential role in selection.