Genomic Selection (GS) is a method in plant breeding to predict the genetic value of
untested lines based on genome-wide marker data. The method has been widely explored …

The usefulness of genomic prediction (GP) for many animal and plant breeding programs
has been highlighted for many studies in the last 20 years. In maize breeding programs …

Key message Complementing genomic data with other “omics” predictors can increase the
probability of success for predicting the best hybrid combinations using complex agronomic …

Genomic selection predicts the genomic estimated breeding values (GEBVs) of individuals
not previously phenotyped. Several studies have investigated the accuracy of genomic …

Publicly available maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines with expired Plant Variety Protection
certificates (ex‐PVP) constitute the elite germplasm used in hybrids grown by North …

Background Heterosis has been extensively utilized in different crops and made a significant
contribution to global food security. Genetic distance (GD) is one of the valuable criteria for …

Background The characterization of genetic diversity and population differentiation for maize
inbred lines from breeding programs is of great value in assisting breeders in maintaining …

Background The selection of hybrids is an essential step in maize breeding. However,
evaluating a large number of hybrids in field trials can be extremely costly. However …

Nitrogen is an essential element for maize growth, but excessive application can lead to
various environmental and ecological issues, including water pollution, air pollution …

In Brassica oleracea, heterosis is the most efficient tool providing impetus to hybrid
vegetable industry. In this context, we presented the first report on identifying superior …