Plant Breeding

Article	Citations
Opportunities and challenges of speed breeding: A review	73
Quality protein maize (QPM): Importance, genetics, timeline of different events, breeding strategies and varietal adoption	32
Combining speed breeding with traditional and genomics‐assisted breeding for crop improvement	28
Molecular basis of Iron Biofortification in crop plants; A step towards sustainability	24
Breeding maize (Zea mays) for Striga resistance: Past, current and prospects in sub‐saharan africa	24
Deployment of wild relatives for genetic improvement in rice (Oryza sativa)	22
Overview on domestication, breeding, genetic gain and improvement of tuber quality traits of potato using fast forwarding technique (GWAS): A review	21
Advances in omics technology for improving crop yield and stress resilience	19
Genome‐wide analysis of the soybean DREB gene family: Identification, genomic organization and expression profiles in response to drought stress	18
Quantitative trait loci and candidate genes responsible for pale green flesh colour in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)	17
Identifying and validating SSR markers linked with rust resistance in lentil (Lens culinaris)	15
Identification and development of a KASP functional marker of TaTAP46‐5A associated with kernel weight in wheat (Triticum aestivum)	12
Genomic SSR and EST‐SSR markers for phylogenetic and pedigree reconstructions—A comparison in sea buckthorn	11
Evaluating natural variation, heritability, and genetic advance of photosynthetic traits in rice (Oryza sativa)	11
Associations of direct and indirect selection for pregermination anaerobic stress tolerance in soybean (Glycine max)	11
Elucidating morpho‐anatomical, physio‐biochemical and molecular mechanism imparting salinity tolerance in oats (Avena sativa)	11
Genomic dissection reveals QTLs for grain biomass and correlated traits under drought stress in Ethiopian durum wheat (Triticum turgidum ssp.durum)	10
Whole‐genome resequencing and transcriptome analysis provide insights on aphid‐resistant quantitative trait loci/genes in Sorghum bicolor	10
A novel quantitative trait loci governs prolificacy in ‘Sikkim Primitive’ – A unique maize (Zea mays) landrace of North‐Eastern Himalaya	10
A review on adaptation of banana (Musa spp.) to cold in subtropics	9
A grape breeding programme using different Vitis species	9
Genetic architecture of phenotypic indices for simultaneous improvement of protein content and grain yield in triticale (×triticosecale)	9
Genome‐wide association analysis of agronomical and physiological traits linked to drought tolerance in a diverse potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) panel	9
Breeding plant type for adaptation to high plant density in tropical maize—A step towards productivity enhancement	9
Plasma membrane intrinsic protein SlPIP1;7 promotes root growth and enhances drought stress tolerance in transgenic tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) plants	9

Fine‐mapping of the major locus for vicine and convicine in faba bean (Vicia faba) and marker‐assisted breeding of a novel, low vicine and convicine winter faba bean population	9
The multilocular trait of rapeseed is ideal for high‐yield breeding	9
Two‐year study on combining ability and heterotic potential in functional traits under salt stress in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)	8
Genetic mapping reveals a major QTL associated with tolerance to the aphid, Uroleucon compositae (Theobald) in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)	8
Genetic characterization of a diversity panel, selected from IPK linseed (Linum usitatissimum) world collection	8
Late blight resistance in wild potato species—Resources for future potato (Solanum tuberosum) breeding	8
An efficient method to produce segregating populations in quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa)	8
Strategic use of Iranian bread wheat landrace accessions for genetic improvement: Core set formulation and validation	8
Perspective and application of molecular markers linked to the cytoplasm types and male‐fertility restorer locus in onion (Allium cepa)	8
Tolerance to high temperature at reproductive stage: Trade‐offs between phenology, grain yield and yield‐related traits in wild and cultivated barleys	8
Multi‐parental QTL mapping of resistance to white spot of maize (Zea mays) in southern Brazil and relationship to QTLs of other foliar diseases	8
Genetic study of the resistance of faba bean (Vicia faba) against the fungus Ascochyta fabae through a genome‐wide association analysis	8
Genetic analyses of root traits: Implications for environmental adaptation and new variety development: A review	8
Elucidating genetic variability and genotype × environment interactions for grain iron and zinc content among diverse genotypes of lentils (Lens culinaris)	8
A multi‐season analysis of barnyard millet (Echinochloa frumentacea) germplasm lines for shoot fly resistance and multi‐trait stability	7
A 13.96‐kb chromosomal deletion of two genes is responsible for the tomato seed size in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)	7
Application of multi‐locus GWAS for the detection of bruchid resistance loci in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)	7
Genomics‐assisted breeding: The next‐generation wheat breeding era	7
Breeding evaluation and precise mapping of Fhb8 for Fusarium head blight resistance in wheat (Triticum aestivum)	7
An approach to detecting quantitative trait loci and candidate genes associated with salinity tolerance in faba bean (Vicia faba)	7
Fine mapping of the RSC9 gene and preliminary functional analysis of candidate resistance genes in soybean (Glycine max)	7
Mapping QTL controlling soybean seed sucrose and oligosaccharides in a single family of soybean nested association mapping (SoyNAM) population	7
Genome wide simple sequence repeats development and their application in genetic diversity analysis in wax gourd (Benincasa hispida)	7
Drought response QTLs in a Super Basmati × Azucena population by high‐density GBS‐based SNP linkage mapping	7
A review of the orphan small grain cereals improvement with a comprehensive plan for genomics‐assisted breeding of fonio millet in West Africa	7
Quantitative trait loci analysis for flower‐related traits in almond (Prunus dulcis)	6
A new way to produce odd‐allotetraploid lily (Lilium) through 2n gametes	6
Association mapping of resistance to tar spot complex in maize	6
Identification of QTL for seed yield and agronomic traits in 944 soybean (Glycine max) RILs from a diallel cross of early‐maturing varieties	6
Breeding of tetra null soybean (Glycine max) for lipoxygenase, kunitz trypsin inhibitor, lectin, and 7S α' subunit proteins	6
Field assessment of a second generation backcross (BC1 × Passiflora edulis) of passion fruit for agronomic performance and resistance to CABMV	6
Breeders' Sensory Test: A new tool for early selection in breeding for tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) flavour	6
Overview of developed core and mini core collections and their effective utilization in cultivated rice and its related species (Oryza sp.)—A review	6
Long juvenility trait: A vehicle for commercial utilization of soybean (Glycine max) in lower latitudes	6
Genetic variation for seed storage protein composition in rapeseed (Brassica napus) and development of near‐infrared reflectance spectroscopy calibration equations	5
A new genetic linkage map in einkorn wheat (Triticum monococcum) detects two major QTLs for heading date in chromosome 2A and 5A, probably corresponding to the photoperiod and vernalization gen	5
Inheritance and molecular mapping of resistance against mungbean yellow mosaic India virus in soybean (Glycine max)	5
QTL‐seq identified QTLs and candidate genes for two‐seed pod length and width in soybean (Glycine max)	5
Estimates of the variance components, heritability and genetic gains of phenotypic traits in citron watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides)	5
Strategies and prospects of haploid induction in rice (Oryza sativa)	5
Development of codominant SCAR markers to detect the Pto, Tm22, I3 and Sw5 genes in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)	5
Identification of quantitative trait loci (QTL) controlling fibre content of sugarcane (Saccharum hybrids spp.)	5
Mapping and mining of major genomic regions conferring resistance to Bruchine (Callosobruchus maculatus) in blackgram (Vigna mungo)	5
Establishment of male‐specific sequence‐tagged site markers in Asparagus officinalis: An efficient tool for sex identification	5
Quantitative trait loci underlying flooding tolerance in soybean (Glycine max)	5
Identification of genomic regions linked to blast (Pyricularia grisea) resistance in pearl millet	5
Cloning and characterization of a putative orthologue of the wheat vernalization (VRN1) gene in perennial wheatgrass (Agropyron cristatum)	5
Grafting‐induced seed gossypol levels by demethylation of (+)‐delta‐cadinene synthase genes in upland cotton	5
Development of single nucleotide polymorphism‐based functional molecular markers from the Lr22a gene sequence in wheat (Triticum aestivum)	5
QTL mapping, whole genome resequencing, and marker‐assisted selection provide basics of early flowering in pumpkin	5

Association mapping analysis of oil palm interspecific hybrid populations and predicting phenotypic values via machine learning algorithms	5
Effect of a low seed lignin content on seed yield and quality in winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus)	5
Extending Finlay–Wilkinson regression with environmental covariates	5
Photoperiod trait: Insight in molecular mechanism for growth and maturity adaptation of soybean (Glycine max) to different latitudes	5
Lines for blast resistance genes with genetic background of Indica Group rice as international differential variety set	5
Induction of polyploids in acid lime (Citrus aurantifolia) through colchicine treatment of in vitro derived shoot tip explants	4
Relationship between genetic distance based on single nucleotide polymorphism markers and hybrid performance in Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora)	4
Breeding high‐protein pigeonpea genotypes and their agronomic and biological assessments	4
Approaching 25 years of progress towards Fusarium head blight resistance in southern soft red winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	4
Genetic evaluation of the brown fibre phenotype for Gossypium arboreum accession PI 615733	4
Transformation of α‐EXPA1 gene leads to an improved fibre quality in Gossypium hirsutum	4
Identification and fine mapping of a candidate gene for oil yellow leaf 2 conferring yellow leaf phenotype in maize	4
Diversity of stem rust resistance in modern Siberian bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) germplasm	4
Designing optimal training sets for genomic prediction using adversarial validation with probit regression	4
Mining of a major QTL and novel genes conferring resistance to SC3 and SC7 strains in soybean	4
QTL‐allele system of main stem node number in recombinant inbred lines of soybean (Glycine max) using association versus linkage mapping	4
Stable pleiotropic loci and candidate genes for fresh pod‐ and seed‐related characteristics across multiple environments in soybean (Glycine max)	4
Introgression of bruchid (Zabrotes subfasciatus) resistance into small red common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) background and validation of the BRU_00261 (snpPV0007) r	4
Genetic analysis of ear‐related traits under different pollination treatments in maize (Zea mays)	4
Imaged‐based phenotyping accelerated QTL mapping and qtl × environment interaction analysis of testa colour in peanut (Arachis hypogaea)	4
Validation of molecular markers linked to Fusarium wilt resistance (Foc 1) in recombinant inbred lines of chickpea (Cicer arietinum)	4
Optimization of light/dark cycle in an extended photoperiod‐based speed breeding protocol for grain legumes	4
Genetic analysis and inheritance of floral and fruit traits in melon (Cucumis melo) in the full diallel cross	4
Comparative assessment of microsatellite and retrotransposon‐based markers for genetic characterization of commercial banana cultivars (Musa spp.)	3
Scarcity of major resistance genes against Verticillium wilt caused by Verticillium dahliae	3
New techniques for breeding maize (Zea mays) varieties with fall armyworm resistance and market‐preferred traits for sub‐Saharan Africa	3
Optimizing quantitative trait loci introgression in elite rice germplasms: Comparing methods and population sizes to develop new recipients via stochastic simulations	3
Genetic characterization of the red coloured corolla phenotype for Gossypium arboreum accession PI 529731	3
Identification of novel major and minor quantitative trait loci associated with bacterial blight resistance in rice from Oryza nivara‐derived wild introgression lines	3
Fine mappingPsPS1, a gene controlling pod softness that defines market type in pea (Pisum sativum)	3
Increasing grain yield in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) by selection for high spike fertility index	3
Variation in persistency, postdrought recovery and root characteristics in a tall fescue germplasm under interactive effects of exogenously applied salicylic acid and water stress	3
Phenotypic identification of near isogenic maize teosinte lines (Zea spp.) involved for resistance to gray leaf spot	3
Genome‐wide association study of grain iron and zinc concentration in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)	3
Features of transcriptional dynamics of the duplicated Vernalization‐B1 gene in wheat (Triticum spp.)	3
Identification of potential sources of mungbean yellow mosaic India virus resistance in black gram (Vigna mungo) and expression of antioxidants and R‐genes modulating resistan	3
Genetics and molecular markers for anthocyanin pigmentation in barnyard millet (Echinochloa frumentacea (Roxb.) Link)	3
Comparative analysis of growth, physiological and transcriptomic response revealed mechanisms of waterlogging tolerance of hot pepper (Capsicum annuum var. conoides)	3
Evaluating the genetic effects of seed dormancy regulatory genes Qsd1 and Qsd2 in a global collection of cultivated barley (Hordeum vulgare ssp. vulgare	3
Genome‐wide association study reveals molecular markers and genes potentially associated with soybean (Glycine max) resistance to Xanthomonas citri pv. glycines<	3
Potential of rutabaga (Brassica napus var. napobrassica) gene pool for use in the breeding of hybrid spring Brassica napus canola	3
Genetic variation for grain phytate and molecular characterization of low phytic acid‐2 (lpa2) gene‐based maize (Zea mays) inbreds	3
Progress and prospect of developing salt and alkali tolerant rice using hybrid rice technology in China	3
CmMYB1 gene clone from Cucumis melo and its functional roles under salt stress	3
Shortening generation times for winter cereals by vernalizing seedlings from young embryos at 10 degree Celsius	3
Interfamily wide hybridization between daylily (Hemerocallis, Xanthorrhoeaceae) and lycoris (Lycoris, Amaryllidaceae)	3
Why is rice Amax (at saturating CO2) more heritable than Asat (at ambient CO2)? A commentary on Acevedo‐Siaca et al. (2021)	3
Genetic variability and nitrogen response indices in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) cultivars under contrasting nitrogen environments	3
Identification of a stripe rust resistance gene YrSF in Chinese wheat (Triticum aestivum) landrace Sifangmai	2
Both major QTL and plastid‐based inheritance of intumescence in diverse tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) RIL populations under different light conditions	2
Development of self‐pollinating breeding line with closed‐flowering traits in buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum)	2
Meta‐analysis of the genetics of resistance to Fusarium head blight and deoxynivalenol accumulation in barley and considerations for breeding	2
Assessing performance of white endosperm testers with varying resistance reactions to Striga (Striga hermonthica) for evaluating resistant maize (Zea mays) inbred lines	2
Genetic elimination of lipoxygenase‐2 improves sprouting and tocopherols, and removal of Kunitz trypsin inhibitor enhances in vitro protein digestibility in soybean (Glycine max)	2
Genomic selection and enablers for agronomic traits in maize (Zea mays): A review	2
Apium graveolens PI 181714 is a source of resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. apii race 4 in celery (A. graveolens var. dulce)	2
Traits of a self‐pollinating and preharvest‐sprouting‐resistant line of summer buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum)	2
The power of selection: Dissecting phenotypic plasticity and linkage drag underlying yield traits of rice (Oryza sativa) using selective introgression	2
A field study on common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) response to Tetranychus urticae herbivory	2
Mining of quantitative trait loci and candidate genes for seed size and shape across multiple environments in soybean (Glycine max)	2
Genetic diversity and association of yield‐related traits in sesame	2
Gene mining of 100‐grain weight and the number of four‐seed pods in soybean (Glycine max)	2
Balancing selection gain and genetic diversity in the genomic planning of crosses	2
QTL mapping and candidate gene analysis of low‐temperature tolerance at the germination stage of soybean	2
Translational genomics from sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) to sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) for bioenergy breeding	2
Efficiency of indirect selection for fusarium head blight resistance and mycotoxin accumulation in winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	2
BSA‐seq and quantitative trait locus mapping reveals a major effective QTL for carpel number in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)	2
Application of fuzzy logic for adaptability and stability studies in flood‐irrigated rice (Oryza sativa)	2
Molecular cytogenetic identification of a new synthetic amphiploid (Triticum timococcum, AtAtGGAmAm) with a seed setting rate comparable with that of	2
Comparative analysis of the orange versus yellow petal of rapeseed (Brassica napus) using UPLC‐HESI‐MS/MS and transcriptome analysis	2
Development of a multiplex amplicon‐sequencing assay to detect low‐frequency mutations in poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) breeding programmes	2
Inheritance of seed weight and growth habit in 10 intercross chickpea (Cicer arietinum) nested association mapping populations	2
Detection of QTLs in a Mediterranean climate associated with fire blight necrosis length in Pyrus communis using a high‐resolution genetic linkage map	2
Genetic dissection of endosperm hydration in malting barley (Hordeum vulgare)	2
Genetic analysis of the Asiatic cotton (Gossypium arboreum) petal spot phenotypes	2
Conventional and contemporary approaches for drought tolerance rice breeding: Progress and prospects	2
Molecular and phenotypic evaluation of wheat (Triticum aestivum) containing different combinations of rust resistance genes	2
Mapping immature fruit colour‐related genes via bulked segregant analysis combined with whole‐genome re‐sequencing in pepper (Capsicum annuum)	2
Selecting recombinants to stack high protein with high oleic acid and low linoleic acid in soybean (Glycine max)	2
Progeny testing of maize (Zea mays) genotypes for grain yield and yield components, Striga resistance and Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. strigae compatibility	2

Combining ability for rancidity and associated traits in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum)	2
Evaluation of strategies to optimize training populations for genomic prediction in oat (Avena sativa)	2
Assessing the suitability of stress tolerant early‐maturing maize (Zea mays) inbred lines for hybrid development using combining ability effects and DArTseq markers	2
Susceptibility of UK oat (Avena sativa) varieties to infection by Fusarium species and subsequent HT‐2 and T‐2 toxin contamination	2
Genome‐wide association study for yield‐related traits in sesame (Sesamum Indicum)	2
Bulked Segregant Analysis‐Sequencing identification of candidate genes for salt tolerance at the seedling stage of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor)	2
Fine mapping and candidate gene analysis of the orange petal colour gene Bnpc2 in spring rapeseed (Brassica napus)	2
Growth, agronomic characteristics and nutritional attributes of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) genotypes resistant to ALS inhibitor herbicides	1
QTL mapping of genes related to Nod factor signalling using recombinant inbred lines of soybean (Glycine max)	1
Fine mapping and identification of the candidate gene BoPur for purple head trait in cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata)	1
Mining of seed coat cracking related genetic loci and genes in diverse soybean (Glycine max) populations	1
Genetic analysis in eggplant (Solanum melongena) hybrids for high‐rainfall areas utilizing diverse germplasm with respect to fruit shape and colour	1
Genomic prediction in doubled haploid maize (Zea mays) populations under water stress at flowering and well‐watered conditions using high‐density single‐nucleotide polymorphisms	1
Diversity of tolerance to low temperature at seed germination stage in rice (Oryza sativa)	1
Identification of the major quantitative trait locus cluster qGNPS4.1 for grain number and panicle structure in rice (Oryza sativa)	1
Discovery of a novel eIF4E1.S allele conferring PVY resistance in Chinese tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) landraces	1
Exploration of incompatible crosses in plants for novel and useful variations	1
Genome‐wide association study of soybean (Glycine Max) phosphorus deficiency tolerance during the seedling stage	1
Development of a near‐infrared spectroscopy calibration for Hagberg falling number assessment of barley (Hordeum vulgare): A comparison of methods	1
Isolation of yellow vein mosaic virus (YVMV)‐resistant mutants of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) through applied mutagenesis	1
QTL mapping of nitrogen use efficiency traits at the seedling and maturity stages under different nitrogen conditions in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)	1
Detection of quantitative trait loci for heading date and temperature responsiveness in a re‐sequenced, recombinant inbred line of japonica rice from Heilongjiang province, china	1
Genetic selection for nonstructural carbohydrates and its impact on other nutritive attributes of alfalfa (Medicago sativa) forage	1
Mutation of DEP1 facilitates the improvement of plant architecture in Xian rice (Oryza sativa)	1
High stability of genotypic differences in puncture resistance of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris) roots under various growing conditions	1
Hybrid breeding for fall armyworm resistance: Combining ability and hybrid prediction	1
Fast‐tracking the evaluation of novel female candidate lines in CMS‐based hybrid breeding	1
Using Proline Synthetase and BT gene to improve soybean (Glycine max) drought and insect resistance	1
Associative transcriptomics study dissects the genetic architecture of seedling biomass‐related traits in rapeseed (Brassica napus L.)	1
Quarter century genetic progress in irrigated rice (Oryza sativa) in Southeast Brazil	1
Genetic loci associated with Fusarium wilt resistance in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) discovered by genome‐wide association study	1
Genetic analysis and identification of SSR marker linked to Phomopsis blight resistance in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)	1
Molecular markers to devise predictive models for juvenile selection in Hevea rubber	1
Evaluation of a barley (Hordeum vulgare) chromosome 2 drought tolerance quantitative trait locus in genomic backgrounds of two cultivars	1
Combining abilities and heterotic patterns for heat tolerant traits in tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum)	1
Comparing the soybeans (Glycine max) vegetation length in the Polish official variety trials	1
Advanced backcross‐quantitative trait loci mapping of grain yield, heading date, and their stability parameters in barley across multienvironmental trials in Egypt	1
Identification of stable restorer lines developed through inter‐sub‐specific hybridization in rice (Oryza sativa) using multi‐trait stability index	1
Adding genome‐wide genotypic information to a tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) breeding programme	1
Research and development of hybrid rice in China	1
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The importance of Fusarium head blight resistance in the cereal breeding industry: Case studies from Germany and Austria	1
Accelerating gene discovery in climate‐resilient and nutrient‐rich major and minor millets through genome‐wide association studies: Progress and prospects	1
Appreciable genetic correlation between inbred lines and testcrosses facilitates breeding for resistance to Fusarium head blight in hybrid rye (Secale cereale)	1
Improving hybrid rice parental lines for blast resistance by introgression of broad‐spectrum resistance genes Pi54 and Pi9 by marker‐assisted selection	1
First insights into the quantitative genetic composition of the female seed yield for an efficient hybrid seed production in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	1
How can we breed for phosphate efficiency in maize (Zea mays)?	1
Uncover the salt tolerance potential of accessions based on photosynthetic attributes and interaction plot in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)	1
Status of yam (Dioscorea spp.) in the Democratic Republic of Congo	1
Assessing inbreeding in perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) as a step towards F1 hybrid breeding	1
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Design and validation of a codominant molecular marker for fruit acidity in muskmelon (Cucumis melo)	1
Yield trade‐off and the role of parental selection based on seed size when breeding for soybean seed protein	1
Breeding of Persian melon: Purpose to increase volatile compounds in melon (Cucumis melo) intergroup F1 cross population	1
Identification of a novel mutant allele, fzp‐15, involved in panicle branch pattern of rice (Oryza sativa)	1
Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) improvement: Challenges and prospects—A review	1
Vigorous growth and high yielding of rice (Oryza sativa) introgression lines and transformants carrying a PRR37 allele from wild rice O. longistaminata	1
Quantitative trait loci mapping of maize (Zea mays) ear traits under low‐phosphorus stress	1