DNA markers have enormous potential to improve the efficiency and precision of
conventional plant breeding via marker-assisted selection (MAS). The large number of …

There is tremendous interest in using association map** to identify genes responsible for
quantitative variation of complex traits with agricultural and evolutionary importance. Recent …

The fundamental discoveries of Darwin and Mendel established the scientific basis for plant
breeding and genetics at the turn of the 20th century. Similarly, the recent integration of …

Maize production is threatened by drought stress worldwide. Identification of the genetic
components underlying drought tolerance in maize is of great importance. Here we report a …

Drought represents a major constraint on maize production worldwide. Understanding the
genetic basis for natural variation in drought tolerance of maize may facilitate efforts to …

Bread wheat improvement using genomic tools is essential for accelerating trait genetic
gains. Here we report the genomic predictabilities of 35 key traits and demonstrate the …

In this review, we present the recent developments and future prospects of improving
nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in crops using various complementary approaches. These …

Quantitative resistance has gained interest in plant breeding for pathogen control in low-
input crop** systems. Although quantitative resistance frequently has only a partial effect …