Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology

A biGWAS strategy reveals the genetic architecture of the interaction between wheat and Blumeria graminis f. sp. tritici

This study uses biGWAS to identify 65 Avr loci and 251 R loci in wheat and Blumeria graminis f. sp. tritici, revealing their interactions and implications for durable resistance breeding.

Disruptive effect of rainfalls on the diurnal periodicity of airborne wheat rust spore under field conditions

This study examines how rainfall affects airborne wheat rust spore concentrations during epidemics, showing rain can amplify or reduce spore levels depending on its type and timing.

Deletion of wheat alpha-gliadins from chromosome 6D improves gluten strength and reduces immunodominant celiac disease epitopes

This study deletes wheat alpha-gliadins from chromosome 6D to improve gluten strength and reduce celiac disease epitopes.

Partial cross-resistance of oats to different Fusarium species and the role of trichomes in susceptibility

This study evaluates cross-resistance of oats to different Fusarium species and finds trichomes on hulls influence susceptibility to Fusarium graminearum.

Cytonuclear analysis of barley spike traits using a cytoplasm-aware population

The paper develops a cytoplasm-aware population to study cytonuclear interactions in barley, identifying cytoplasmic effects on spike traits and improving genomic prediction.

Reshaping epistatic network modules enhances wheat yield potential

This study identifies genetic modules and epistasis driving wheat yield improvement through GWAS and haplotype analysis across diverse environments.

Computational studies reveal structural characterization and novel families of Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici effectors

The paper uses AlphaFold2 to predict structures of 15,201 Pst effectors, identifies new structural families, and reveals evolutionary similarities with other pathogens.

Horizontally acquired CSP genes contribute to wheat adaptation and improvement

This study identifies horizontally acquired CSP genes in wheat that enhance drought tolerance and photosynthetic efficiency, contributing to wheat adaptation and improvement.

Integrating Genomic and Environmental Data Using Machine Learning for Vernalization Response Prediction

This study uses Random Forests to predict vernalization response in barley by integrating genomic and environmental data, identifying key factors influencing flowering time.

A monophyletic origin of domesticated barley

This study re-evaluates barley domestication history using genetic data, showing a monophyletic origin and identifying the Fertile Crescent as the likely domestication site.

Development and quality assessment of low-cost benchtop malting protocol for laboratory-scale malt quality evaluation

The paper develops a low-cost benchtop malting protocol for laboratory-scale malt quality evaluation and validates its effectiveness through standard quality tests.

f4-statistics-based ancestry profiling and convolutional neural network phenotyping shed new light on the structure of genetic and spike shape diversity in Aegilops tauschii Coss.

The paper uses f4-statistics and convolutional neural networks to analyze genetic ancestry and spike shape diversity in Aegilops tauschii, revealing lineage structure and potential for machine learning-based classification.

TaWUS2D regulates the number of grains per spikelet by enhancing the number of fertile ovaries in Multi-Ovary Wheat

This study identifies TaWUS2D as a gene that increases grain number per spikelet by promoting fertile ovaries in wheat through genetic and genomic analyses.

Manipulation of the brown glume and internode 1 gene leads to alterations in lignified tissue coloration, lignification, and pathogen resistance in wheat

This study identifies and characterizes the BGI1 gene in wheat, showing its role in lignin biosynthesis and pathogen resistance through loss-of-function and overexpression experiments.

Modeling of transcriptomic variation among subgenomes in 25 accessions of common wheat reveals cis- and trans-regulation architectures

This study uses Lasy-Seq to analyze transcriptomic variation in 25 common wheat accessions, revealing cis- and trans-regulation patterns across subgenomes and tissues.

Characterisation of virulence of Puccinia coronata f. sp. avenae in Australia in the 2023 growing season

The paper characterizes the virulence of Puccinia coronata f. sp. avenae isolates in Australia during the 2023 growing season and identifies new or increased virulence on resistance genes.

Identification of leaf rust resistance loci in hard winter wheat using genome-wide association mapping

This study identifies leaf rust resistance loci in hard winter wheat using genome-wide association mapping and finds 20 SNPs likely associated with novel resistance loci.

Zymoseptoria tritici show local differences in within-field diversity and effector variation

The paper analyzes whole-genome sequences of Zymoseptoria tritici from three fields to assess within-field diversity and effector variation, finding higher diversity than previously reported and effector haplotypes within single lesions.

A genome-wide association study identifies markers and candidate genes affecting tolerance to the wheat pathogen Zymoseptoria tritici

This study identifies genetic markers and candidate genes associated with wheat tolerance to Zymoseptoria tritici using genome-wide association, revealing a trade-off between tolerance and resistance.

Thermal adaptation in worldwide collections of a major fungal pathogen

The paper investigates thermal adaptation in Zymoseptoria tritici by analyzing a global collection of strains, identifying genes and showing a correlation between climate variables and optimal growth temperatures.

Chromosome-scale assembly and annotation of the wildwheat relative Aegilops comosa

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly of Aegilops comosa using PacBio and Hi-C data, annotates 39,063 genes, and identifies a terminal intrachromosomal translocation in chromosome 2M.

Multiomics plasticity in seed traits of pan-genome wheat cultivars

The paper investigates subgenome-level variations in polyploid wheat cultivars under drought stress to understand how they affect yield and quality while adapting to environmental conditions.

Two divergent haploid nuclei shaped the landscape of population diversity in wheat stripe rust

The paper identifies two divergent haploid genomes in wheat stripe rust, showing their role in generating diversity and virulence through hybridization and recombination.

The Zymoseptoria tritici effector Zt-11 contributes to aggressiveness in wheat

This study shows that the Z. tritici effector Zt-11 promotes disease progression in wheat by enhancing pycnidia production and reducing PR gene induction.

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.

Natural variations of TaMYB7-A1 regulate PHS resistance and specify wheat geographic adaptation

This study identifies TaMYB7-A1 haplotypes that regulate PHS resistance and wheat geographic adaptation through ABA signaling and gene expression mechanisms.

Identification of diagnostic KASP markers for selection of crown rust resistance in oats

This study develops and validates KASP markers for crown rust resistance genes in oats, identifying new carriers and correcting previous classifications.

Multi-character assessment of caryopsis in diverse common wheat germplasm,including high protein breeds

The paper analyzes microstructural traits of caryopsis in common wheat varieties, identifying correlations and morphotypes related to protein content and endosperm structure.

Natural alleles of LEAFY and WAPO1 interact to regulate spikelet number per spike in wheat

This study identifies natural alleles of LEAFY and WAPO1 that interact to regulate spikelet number per spike in wheat, suggesting a genetic combination for improving grain yield.

Diversification, loss, and virulence gains of the major effector AvrStb6 during continental spread of the wheat pathogen Zymoseptoria tritici

The paper analyzes the global evolution of the effector gene AvrStb6 in Zymoseptoria tritici, showing diversification, loss, and virulence gains linked to host resistance deployment.