Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology

Applied phenomics and genomics for improving barley yellow dwarf resistance in winter wheat

This study uses high-throughput phenotyping and genomic prediction to assess and improve barley yellow dwarf resistance in wheat.

Agrobacterium mediated transformation and deciphering SNPs in TaLr67 gene homeologs for gene editing in wheat.

The paper describes efforts to edit the Lr67 gene in wheat elite lines to confer durable resistance against leaf rust by identifying SNPs and improving genetic transformation.

Wheat Panache - a pangenome graph database representing presence/absence variation across 16 bread wheat genomes

Genetic Characterization and Curation of Diploid A-Genome Wheat Species

Genotyping of gene bank collections of diploid A-genome relatives of wheat uncovered relatively higher genetic diversity and unique evolutionary relationships which gives insight to the effective use of these germplasm for wheat improvement.

Long-read and chromosome-scale assembly of the hexaploid wheat genome achieves high resolution for research and breeding

This paper presents a high-quality chromosome-scale genome assembly of bread wheat using long-read sequencing, enhancing research and breeding applications.

Novel design of imputation-enabled SNP arrays for breeding and research applications supporting multi-species hybridisation

The paper introduces a novel SNP array design for multi-species hybridisation in breeding and research, demonstrating its utility in wheat and barley with high-resolution data and imputation capabilities.

Genome-Wide Association Studies and Genomic Selection for Grain Protein Content Stability in a Nested Association Mapping Population of Spring Wheat

Unravelling consensus genomic regions associated with quality traits in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) using meta-analysis of quantitative trait loci

This study performs a meta-analysis of QTLs in wheat to identify 110 meta-QTLs associated with quality traits, with reduced confidence intervals and candidate genes.

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.

Development of the Wheat Practical Haplotype Graph Database as a Resource for Genotyping Data Storage and Genotype Imputation

The paper develops a wheat haplotype graph database for efficient genotype storage and imputation, showing improved accuracy over existing methods.

A separation-of-function ZIP4 wheat mutant allows crossover between related chromosomes and is meiotically stable

The paper describes a wheat mutant with a separation-of-function ZIP4 gene that allows crossover between related chromosomes without reducing fertility.

Effect of plant tissues on DNA quantity and quality of barley (Hordeum vulgare) validating through PCR technique

This study evaluates DNA quantity and quality from different barley tissues using CTAB extraction and PCR validation, finding young and mature leaves yield the best DNA.

Deep Learning Genome-wide Linkage Association Study for Wheat Fusarium Head Blight Resistance Genes Discovery

The paper introduces dpGLAS, a deep learning framework for genome-wide linkage association studies, and identifies candidate genes for Fusarium head blight resistance in wheat.

A novel approach to develop wheat chromosome-specific KASP markers for detecting Amblyopyrum muticum segments in doubled haploid introgression lines

The paper develops chromosome-specific KASP markers for detecting Amblyopyrum muticum segments in wheat doubled haploid introgression lines using whole genome sequencing and SNP discovery.

Distribution, Epidemics dynamics and physiological races of wheat stem rust (Puccinia graminis f.sp. tritici Eriks and E. Henn) on irrigated wheat in the Awash River basin of Ethiopia

This study assesses wheat stem rust distribution, disease dynamics, and genetic variability in irrigated wheat fields in Ethiopia's Awash River basin, identifying dominant races and their virulence patterns.

The 55K SNP-Based Exploration of QTL for Spikelet Number Per Spike in a Tetraploid Wheat (Triticum turgidum L.) Population: Chinese Landrace Ailanmai X Wild Emmer

The paper identifies five QTL for spikelet number per spike in a tetraploid wheat population using a 55K SNP array and validates two major QTL with KASP markers.

Physiological and genetic drivers underpinning canopy development are associated with durum wheat yield in rainfed environments

This study identifies QTL associated with canopy closure timing in durum wheat that improve yield in rainfed environments without yield penalties.

The haplotype-based analysis of Aegilops tauschii introgression into hard red winter wheat and its impact on productivity traits

This study evaluates the impact of Aegilops tauschii introgression on wheat yield traits, identifying beneficial haplotypes associated with increased grain production and stability.

Breeding with Major and Minor Genes: Genomic Selection for Quantitative Disease Resistance

This paper evaluates genomic selection models for predicting quantitative disease resistance in wheat, finding higher accuracy than marker-assisted selection when combining major and minor gene markers.

Genome wide association mapping of Pyrenophora teres f. maculata and Pyrenophora teres f. teres resistance loci utilizing natural Turkish wild and landrace barley populations

This study identifies 14 resistance loci against two forms of Pyrenophora teres in wild and landrace barley using genome-wide association mapping.

Targeted resurrection of chromosomal arm 1RS in two elite wheat lines with 1BL/1RS translocation for improved end-use quality

The paper describes the targeted resurrection of chromosomal arm 1RS in wheat lines to improve end-use quality by eliminating Sec-1 and retaining GluB3/GliB1, resulting in higher yield traits.

Whole-genome sequencing of multiple isolates of Puccinia triticina reveals asexual lineages evolving by recurrent mutations.

The paper analyzes whole-genome sequences of 121 Puccinia triticina isolates to study lineage evolution and mutation patterns in asexual lineages.

Evolution of recombination landscapes in diverging populations of bread wheat.

The paper analyzes recombination landscapes in four diverging bread wheat populations using SNP data and LD patterns to show rapid evolution of recombination hotspots.

Genetics of resistance to common root rot (spot blotch), Fusarium crown rot, and sharp eyespot in wheat

This paper reviews genetic studies on wheat resistance to common root rot, Fusarium crown rot, and sharp eyespot, highlighting resistant germplasm and genetic loci involved.

Genetic variation for plant growth traits in a common wheat population is dominated by known variants and novel QTL

The paper identifies major and novel QTL for plant height and heading date in wheat using a biparental population, showing that genetic variation is dominated by known variants and moderate-effect QTL.

Rapid sequence evolution driven by transposable elements at a virulence locus in a fungal wheat pathogen

The paper identifies a virulence locus in Zymoseptoria tritici with rapid sequence evolution driven by transposable elements and genomic defenses.

Genome-wide association mapping identifies Yellow Rust resistance locus in Ethiopian Durum Wheat germplasm

This study identifies SNPs associated with yellow rust resistance in Ethiopian durum wheat through genome-wide association analysis.

Gene-based mapping of trehalose biosynthetic pathway genes reveals association with source- and sink-related yield traits in a spring wheat panel

The paper maps trehalose biosynthetic pathway genes to yield traits in spring wheat, finding significant associations and heritability contributions.

Limited haplotype diversity underlies polygenic trait architecture across 70 years of wheat breeding

The paper analyzes haplotype diversity and genetic associations in wheat breeding lines to understand polygenic trait architecture and breeding implications.

Genetic resistance to yellow rust infection of the wheat ear is controlled by genes controlling foliar resistance and flowering time

This paper identifies genetic loci controlling yellow rust resistance in wheat ears, showing that some loci also affect leaf resistance and flowering time.