Zhiqiang Chen

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

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

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.