Genetic and Environmental Crop Studies

Development of a Nested Association Mapping (NAM) population for untangling complex traits in lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.)

This paper develops a lentil NAM population to identify loci underlying complex traits, finding 14 significant loci including novel associations near AP3a, HUB2a, and PIF6 genes.

Metabolite-based genome-wide association studies enable the dissection of the genetic bases of bioactive compounds in Chickpea seeds

This study uses metabolite-based genome-wide association studies to identify genetic factors influencing bioactive compound variation in chickpea seeds.

VC2 regulates baseline vicine content in faba bean

The paper identifies VC2 as a gene responsible for residual vicine content in low v-c faba bean cultivars, showing its role in the biosynthetic pathway and potential for marker-assisted breeding.

Two routes from the Fertile Crescent led to the introduction of common vetch into Europe.

This study re-sequences common vetch genomes to trace two migration routes into Europe and identifies genes involved in latitudinal adaptation.

Identification of significant genome-wide associations and QTL underlying variation in seed protein composition in pea (Pisum sativum L.)

This study identifies genetic loci associated with seed protein composition in pea using GWAS and QTL mapping, revealing overlapping regions and candidate genes involved in protein biosynthesis and modification.

A domestication change at PvMYB26 in common bean sheds light on the origins of Middle American agriculture

This study identifies a domestication-related mutation in PvMYB26 in common bean, linking it to reduced pod shattering and suggesting West-Central Mexico as the domestication origin.

Evaluating the breeding potential of cultivated lentils for increasing protein and amino acid concentration in the Northern Great Plains

The paper evaluates protein and amino acid concentration in lentils using NIRS and genome-wide association analyses to identify markers for breeding improvements.

Genomic and Genetic Insights into Mendel's Pea Genes

This study identifies genetic variants underlying seven Mendelian traits in pea, revealing new alleles and gene mutations for traits previously poorly understood.

Identification of QTLs linked to partial resistance to foot and root rot caused by Fusarium avenaceum and Fusarium oxysporum in faba bean (Vicia faba)

The paper identifies a QTL linked to partial resistance to Fusarium foot and root rot in faba bean using a biparental mapping population.

Varietal screening of newly developed blackgram genotypes against Cercospora Leaf Spot (Cercospora canescens) in the Terai region of Nepal.

The paper screens 12 blackgram genotypes for resistance to Cercospora Leaf Spot, finding significant differences in disease severity and yield.

Distinct genetic architecture for trait mean and plasticity in chickpea

This study quantifies phenotypic plasticity in chickpea and shows it has a distinct genetic basis through genome-wide association studies.

Telomere-to-telomere, gap-free genome of mung beans (Vigna radiata) provides insights into domestication under structural variation

The paper presents a gap-free genome assembly of mung beans and identifies structural variations and selection pressures during domestication.

Linking phenology, harvest index and genetics to improve chickpea grain yield

This study links phenology, harvest index, and genetics in chickpea to improve grain yield by analyzing 24 genotypes across 12 environments.

Genome-wide association study of frost tolerance in Vicia faba reveals syntenic loci in cool-season legumes and highlights relevant candidate genes

This study identifies genomic regions associated with frost tolerance in Vicia faba and finds syntenic loci across cool-season legumes, highlighting candidate genes and potential for trait improvement.

Genome-wide association studies identify promising QTL for freezing tolerance in winter and early spring as a basis for in-depth genetic analysis and implementation in winter faba bean (Vicia faba L.) breeding

This study identifies QTLs associated with freezing tolerance in winter faba bean using GWAS, providing genomic targets for marker-assisted breeding.

Landscape genomics highlights the adaptive evolution of chickpea across the Silks Roads

The paper identifies genotype-environment associations and adaptive variation in chickpea along historical Silk Road routes, highlighting genes related to heat and drought tolerance.

afila, the origin and nature of a major innovation in the history of pea breeding

The paper identifies the molecular basis of the afila mutation in pea, showing it results from the deletion of two zinc finger transcription factors and reveals haplotype diversity at the af locus.

Effective Population Size in Field Pea

The paper estimates effective population size (Ne) in pea using linkage disequilibrium, finding higher Ne in the USDA diversity panel compared to NDSU breeding lines.

A population genomics approach to unlock the genetic potential of lablab (Lablab purpureus), an underutilized tropical forage crop

This paper uses population genomics to identify QTLs and SNPs associated with agronomic traits in lablab, aiming to improve its productivity for forage crops in Sub-Saharan Africa.

A reference assembly for the legume cover crop, hairy vetch (Vicia villosa)

The paper presents a reference genome assembly for hairy vetch (Vicia villosa) to aid in genetic improvement and genome evolution studies.

Chromosome-scale assembly of the African yam bean genome

The paper reports the chromosome-scale genome assembly of African yam bean using long and short read sequencing combined with Hi-C scaffolding, and annotates 31,614 protein-coding genes.

SNP discovery by exome capture and resequencing in a pea genetic resource collection

The paper discovers SNPs in a pea germplasm collection using exome capture and resequencing to support genome-wide association studies.

A chromosome-level reference genome of a Fabaceae species yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus)

This paper presents a high-quality chromosome-level genome assembly for yam bean, improving upon previous assemblies and enabling genetic breeding applications.

De novo assembly of the whole genome of Moth bean (Vigna aconitifolia), an underutilized Vigna species of India

This paper presents a de novo genome assembly of Moth bean (Vigna aconitifolia) using PacBio and Hi-C data, annotates it, and identifies genes and molecular markers for genetic improvement.

Genetic analysis of global faba bean germplasm maps agronomic traits and identifies strong selection signatures for geographical origin

This study maps agronomic trait genetics and identifies selection signatures in faba bean germplasm using genome-wide association studies and population structure analysis.

Chromosome-scale assembly of the lablab genome - A model for inclusive orphan crop genomics

The paper presents a chromosome-scale genome assembly of Lablab purpureus, a neglected crop, and reports on its domestication history and genetic diversity, offering a model for inclusive orphan crop genomics.

Selection and adaptive introgression guided the complex evolutionary history of the European common bean

The paper traces the evolutionary history of European common beans, showing Andean origins and adaptive introgression shaping their genomic diversity.

An associative transcriptomics study on rice bean (Vigna umbellata) provides new insights into genetic basis and candidate genes governing flowering, maturity and seed weight

The paper identifies candidate genes associated with flowering, maturity, and seed weight in rice bean using transcriptome sequencing and GWAS analysis.

Identification of genomic regions of dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) associated with agronomic and physiological traits under drought stressed and well-watered conditions using genome-wide association study

This paper identifies genomic regions associated with drought tolerance traits in dry beans using genome-wide association studies under drought and well-watered conditions.

Identification of the gene coding for seed cotyledon albumin SCA in the pea (Pisum L.) genome

The paper identifies the gene encoding the seed cotyledon albumin SCA in pea and develops a CAPS marker for genetic and phylogeographical studies.