Harry X. Wu

Optimizing marker density for maximizing the accuracy of genomic prediction and heritability estimates in three major North American and European spruce species

This study determines the optimal SNP density for maximizing genomic prediction accuracy and heritability estimates in three spruce species, finding plateaus between 4000 to 8000 SNPs.

Preselection of QTL markers enhances accuracy of genomic selection in Norway spruce

This study shows that preselecting QTL markers improves genomic selection accuracy for oligogenic traits in Norway spruce, but not for polygenic traits.

Genetic control of tracheid properties in Norway spruce wood

The paper uses GWAS to identify genetic loci controlling tracheid properties in Norway spruce, finding 31 loci and 26 novel candidate genes.

Increased prediction ability in Norway spruce trials using a marker x environment interaction and non-additive genomic selection model

The paper improves genomic selection in Norway spruce by incorporating non-additive effects and marker-by-environment interactions, leading to higher predictive ability and genetic gain.

Association mapping identified novel candidate loci affecting wood formation in Norway spruce

The paper identifies 51 significant SNPs from 39 candidate genes associated with wood formation traits in Norway spruce using genome-wide association mapping.

Genomic prediction accuracies and abilities for growth and wood quality traits of Scots pine, using genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) data

This study evaluates genomic prediction models for growth and wood quality traits in Scots pine using GBS data, finding that GBLUP and BRR with imputation outperform BL and that fewer markers can achieve similar accuracy.

Accuracy of genomic selection for growth and wood quality traits in two control-pollinated progeny trials using exome capture as genotyping platform in Norway spruce

This study evaluates genomic selection accuracy for growth and wood quality traits in Norway spruce using exome capture, finding that full-sib family structures and 8000 SNPs are sufficient for effective prediction.

Genetic control of transition from juvenile to mature wood with respect to microfibril angle (MFA) in Norway spruce (Picea abies) and lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta)

This study evaluates genetic control of microfibril angle transition from juvenile to mature wood in Norway spruce and lodgepole pine using heritability estimates and regression functions.

Genetic analysis using parent-progeny relationship for wood quality traits in Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.)

The paper estimates heritability and parent-progeny correlations for wood quality traits in Norway spruce using pedigree data and multiple measurement methods.

Genomic relationships reveal significant dominance effects for growth in hybrid Eucalyptus

The paper shows that dominance and epistasis effects contribute significantly to growth traits in hybrid Eucalyptus, improving genetic variance partitioning using marker-based relationship matrices.