Zhikai Yang

Heritable microbiome variation is correlated with source environment in locally adapted maize varieties

The paper investigates how host genotype and source environment influence the microbiome of maize, finding genetic variants linked to microbiome composition and environmental adaptation.

Microbiome-enabled genomic selection improves prediction accuracy for nitrogen-related traits in maize

This study develops a microbiome-enabled genomic selection method that improves prediction accuracy for nitrogen-related traits in maize by integrating host SNPs and rhizobiome ASVs.

MedDiC: high dimensional mediation analysis via difference in coefficients

MedDiC estimates high dimensional indirect effects using a difference-in-coefficients approach, showing improved power and speed over existing methods in simulations and biological applications.

Genome-wide mediation analysis: bridging the dividebetween genotype and phenotype via transcriptomicdata in maize

The paper applies genome-wide mediation analysis to maize data, identifying 736 mediating genes that explain 12.7% of phenotypic variance, with pleiotropic effects observed in 11% of genes.

Genomic selection to optimize doubled haploid-based hybrid breeding in maize

The paper applies genomic selection to optimize doubled haploid breeding in maize by improving prediction accuracy for DH production and agronomic traits.