Balancing genomic selection efforts for allogamous plant breeding programs

RT Resende - Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology, 2024 - Springer
Genomic selection (GS) is fundamentally a statistical genetics technique, which encourages
scientists to develop robust models for this purpose. However, the application of GS is not …

Using machine learning to combine genetic and environmental data for maize grain yield predictions across multi-environment trials

IK Fernandes, CC Vieira, KOG Dias… - Theoretical and Applied …, 2024 - Springer
Key message Incorporating feature-engineered environmental data into machine learning-
based genomic prediction models is an efficient approach to indirectly model genotype-by …

[PDF][PDF] Rapid Parallel Adaptation in Distinct Invasions of Ambrosia Artemisiifolia Is Driven by Large-Effect Structural Variants

P Battlay, S Craig, AR Putra, K Monro… - Molecular Biology …, 2025 - academic.oup.com
When introduced to multiple distinct ranges, invasive species provide a compelling natural
experiment for understanding the repeatability of adaptation. Ambrosia artemisiifolia is an …

Inference of the genetic basis of fruit texture in highbush blueberries using genome-wide association analyses

LFV Ferrão, C Azevedo, J Benevenuto… - Horticulture …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
The global production and consumption of blueberry (Vaccinium spp.), a specialty crop
known for its abundant bioactive and antioxidant compounds, has more than doubled over …

Optimization of high‐throughput marker systems for genomic prediction in alfalfa family bulks

P Sipowicz, MH Murad Leite Andrade… - The Plant …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is a perennial forage legume esteemed for its exceptional quality
and dry matter yield (DMY); however, alfalfa has historically exhibited low genetic gain for …

Understanding the genetic basis of blueberry postharvest traits to define better breeding strategies

G Casorzo, LF Ferrão, P Adunola… - G3: Genes …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) is among the most-consumed soft fruit and has been recognized
as an important source of health-promoting compounds. Highly perishable and susceptible …

A consumer‐oriented approach to define breeding targets for molecular breeding

LFV Ferrão, CF Azevedo, CA Sims… - New Phytologist, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
Flavor is a crucial aspect of the eating experience, reflecting evolving consumer preferences
for fruits with enhanced quality. Modern fruit breeding programs prioritize improving quality …

Seed size has a major impact on fall seedling vigor in the cover crop hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth)

N Tilhou, LK Kucek, V Moore, S Hanson… - Crop …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
Seedling vigor is a critical trait for successful cover crop varieties. Selection for seed size can
impact fall seedling vigor in the cover crop hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth). Fall vigor and …

Robust and smart: Inference on phenotypic plasticity of Coffea canephora reveals adaptation to alternative environments

MAG Ferrão, EM Riva‐Souza, C Azevedo… - Crop …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Coffee is an important crop with economic and social importance in several countries. With a
daily consumption estimated at 2.2 billion cups, its sustainability is facing critical challenges …

Training set optimization is a feasible alternative for perennial orphan crop domestication and germplasm management: an Acrocomia aculeata example

EGO Couto, SFS Chaves, KOG Dias… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Orphan perennial native species are gaining importance as sustainability in agriculture
becomes crucial to mitigate climate change. Nevertheless, issues related to the …