Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology

A conserved tetrapolar mating system permits sexual hybridization and recombinant host phenotypes in wheat- and barley-adapted Puccinia striiformis

This study shows that wheat- and barley-adapted Puccinia striiformis can sexually hybridize on a shared alternate host, producing progeny with novel host phenotypes.

Integrated genomic analyses reveal hierarchical organisation of quantitative resistance to biologically distinct soil-borne pathogens in wheat

This study identifies hierarchical organization of quantitative resistance to soil-borne pathogens in wheat through genomic and functional analyses.

Molecular Characterization of Gene-Product Relationships in the Wheat Gluten Complex for Reduced Immunogenicity Wheat Development

This study characterizes gene-product relationships in wheat gliadin loci to develop reduced immunogenicity wheat lines through genetic and molecular analyses.

Rye stem rust is a reservoir of diversity and virulence for wheat stem rust

The paper analyzes 385 Pg genomes to show Kazakhstan hosts a diverse sexual clade with many HD haplotypes, and Pgs contributes virulent alleles to wheat rust pathogens.

Interaction-specific early wheat responses to Zymoseptoria tritici share enhanced defense-related transcription during incompatibility

The paper compares early transcriptomic responses in wheat cultivars to Zymoseptoria tritici, finding that defense-related genes show higher expression in incompatible interactions.

Genome assemblies of climatically distinct Aegilops mutica reveal extensive structural variation

The paper generates genome assemblies for two Aegilops mutica accessions from different climates, identifying extensive structural variation and providing resources for wheat breeding and conservation.

Environmentally-mediated yield effects of vernalization and photoperiod alleles in historic winter wheat trials

The paper analyzes historic wheat trials to show how vrn1 and Ppd1 alleles affect yield through environmental interactions, finding that vrn1 effects are more variable than Ppd1 effects.

Haplotype-resolved genome assembly of barberry reveals structural divergence and allele-specific expression during infection by wheat stripe rust pathogen

This study presents a haplotype-resolved genome of barberry and shows how haplotype divergence and allele-specific expression contribute to transcriptional responses during wheat stripe rust infection.

A subgenome-resolved and chromosome-scale reference genome assembly of allotetraploid wheat wild relative Aegilops peregrina

This paper presents a high-quality chromosome-scale reference genome assembly for Aegilops peregrina using PacBio HiFi and Hi-C sequencing, enabling genomic analysis of its subgenomes.

Small variations in temperature and photoperiod under field conditions in South America modified spring barley phenology and foliar development

The paper examines how temperature and photoperiod variations in South America affect spring barley phenology and foliar development across different genotypes and field conditions.

Multilevel Characterization Reveals Divergent Heat Responses Among Diploid, Tetraploid, and Hexaploid Wheat Genotypes

The paper examines heat stress responses in diploid, tetraploid, and hexaploid wheat genotypes, finding differences in yield reduction, transcriptional responses, and alternative splicing, with NF-YB exon skipping identified in hexaploid wheat.

A wheat immune receptor pair composed of NLR and MLKL confers stable resistance to pathotypes of the blast fungus by recognizing three effectors

Haplotype-based insights into the genetic architecture of net blotch resistance in barley

This study identifies 40 QTL for net blotch resistance in barley using haplotype analysis, revealing shared and distinct genetic mechanisms between two disease forms.

Capturing the missing gene content of elite wheat by analysis of wheat landraces

This study constructs the largest wheat pangenome to identify gene variants in landraces that are absent in modern cultivars, highlighting their potential for improving wheat resilience.

Genetic architecture of soluble arabinoxylan fibre in elite genotypes of bread wheat revealed by genome-wide association analysis

The paper identifies multiple additive loci controlling soluble arabinoxylan content in elite wheat germplasm, enabling marker-assisted breeding for increased dietary fibre in white flour.

Evolutionary dynamics of the Timopheevii wheat lineage

The paper presents genomic resources for the Timopheevii wheat lineage, revealing evolutionary dynamics including homoeologous exchange, genome instability, and geographic range expansion.

Evolutionary dynamics of Aegilops revealed through comparative genome assembly of all 25 species

The paper presents high-quality genome assemblies for all 25 Aegilops species, revealing evolutionary dynamics and gene content variation through comparative genomics.

First chromosome-scale genome assemblies and comprehensive structural characterization of Tunisian durum wheat (Triticum turgidum subsp. durum) landraces Chili and Mahmoudi

This paper presents the first chromosome-scale genome assemblies for Tunisian durum wheat landraces Chili and Mahmoudi, along with structural characterization and validation using long-read and Hi-C data.

Genome-Wide Markers Predict Metribuzin Tolerance in Southern Soft Red Winter Wheat

This study identifies genome-wide markers for metribuzin tolerance in southern soft red winter wheat using genomic prediction and GWAS.

Transposon-associated genetic structure of a fungal phytopathogen population of wheat

This study identifies a transposable element, Molly, that contributes to genetic diversity and population structure in the wheat pathogen Parastagonospora nodorum, influencing its virulence and adaptation.

A genetic toolkit to reduce wheat immunogenicity and incidence of celiac disease

This study generates non-transgenic wheat genetic stocks with reduced immunogenic epitopes to develop celiac disease-safe wheat varieties.

Chromosome-Specific Expansion and Diversification of the Thionin Gene Family in Barley

This study identifies and characterizes the thionin gene family in barley, revealing chromosomal clustering, copy number variation, and a role in aphid defense.

Differential genetic resistance identified in Parastagonospora nodorum and Pyrenophora tritici-repentis-wheat pathosystems

The paper identifies genetic resistance mechanisms in wheat against two fungal pathogens, showing distinct resistance mechanisms for Septoria nodorum blotch and tan spot.

Genome Assembly of the Green Revolution Wheat Cultivar Pavon 76 Establishes a Reference for CIMMYT-Derived Wheat

The paper assembles the genome of Pavon 76, a Green Revolution wheat cultivar, providing a chromosome-scale reference for CIMMYT-derived wheat and highlighting structural divergence from the standard reference genome.

Defining critical drivers of cross-pollination for better hybrid grain set in wheat

The paper identifies key floral and reproductive traits that influence cross-pollination efficiency in wheat, showing that combined trait analysis explains more variation in hybrid grain set than visual anther extrusion alone.

Unlocking open-access genomic and transcriptomic data: the first bioinformatic exploitation of tunisian durum wheat landraces Chili and Mahmoudi

The paper analyzes genomic and transcriptomic data from two Tunisian durum wheat landraces to identify adaptive mechanisms under climate stress.

Discovering genetic loci associated with rate of vegetative index gain using UAV-based phenomics in spring wheat

This study uses UAV-based phenotyping and GWAS to identify genetic loci associated with vegetation index gain and yield in spring wheat.

Extending the seasons at both ends? Understanding the physiological and genetic context required for stay green mediated yield increase in wheat (Triticum aestivum)

This study investigates the relationship between flowering time and staygreen traits in wheat, finding that late heading staygreen lines show increased yield under stress, but staygreen benefits are limited by source-sink dynamics.

Reduction of Pollen Number and Anther Length in Bread Wheat Studied by a Nested Association Mapping Population

This study identifies genetic factors influencing pollen number and anther length in bread wheat using nested association mapping, revealing new QTLs and the role of Green Revolution genes.

Two Novel Genes, Stb23 and Stb24, Conferring Multi-stage Resistance to Zymoseptoria tritici: Rapid Deployment in Marker-Assisted Wheat Breeding

This study identifies two new resistance loci, Stb23 and Stb24, against Zymoseptoria tritici and develops KASP markers for their use in wheat breeding.