Plant Breeding

Papers
(The TQCC of Plant Breeding is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)
ArticleCitations
Opportunities and challenges of speed breeding: A review61
Elevated atmospheric CO2 and the future of crop plants28
Quality protein maize (QPM): Importance, genetics, timeline of different events, breeding strategies and varietal adoption24
Molecular basis of Iron Biofortification in crop plants; A step towards sustainability23
Breeding maize (Zea mays) for Striga resistance: Past, current and prospects in sub‐saharan africa21
Overview on domestication, breeding, genetic gain and improvement of tuber quality traits of potato using fast forwarding technique (GWAS): A review19
Deployment of wild relatives for genetic improvement in rice (Oryza sativa)18
Combining speed breeding with traditional and genomics‐assisted breeding for crop improvement18
Shortening the generation cycle in faba bean (Vicia faba) by application of cytokinin and cold stress to assist speed breeding18
Chromosome doubling of androgenic haploid plantlets of rice (Oryza sativa) using antimitotic compounds17
Long‐term trends and genetic architecture of seed characteristics, grain yield and correlated agronomic traits in triticale (×Triticosecale Wittmack)15
Quantitative trait loci and candidate genes responsible for pale green flesh colour in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)15
Development and validation of gene‐based markers for shrunken2‐Reference allele and their utilization in marker‐assisted sweet corn (Zea maysSachharata) breeding programme14
Recent advances in genomics‐assisted breeding of brown planthopper (Nilaparvata lugens) resistance in rice (Oryza sativa)14
Genome‐wide analysis of the soybean DREB gene family: Identification, genomic organization and expression profiles in response to drought stress13
Advances in omics technology for improving crop yield and stress resilience13
Identification of a novel recessive gene for resistance to powdery mildew (Blumeria graminis f. sp. hordei) in barley (Hordeum vulgare)12
The alternative breeding approaches for improving yield gains and stress response in pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan)12
Genetic analysis and map‐based delimitation of a major locus qSS3 for seed size in soybean11
Associations of direct and indirect selection for pregermination anaerobic stress tolerance in soybean (Glycine max)10
Identification and development of a KASP functional marker of TaTAP46‐5A associated with kernel weight in wheat (Triticum aestivum)10
Identifying heterotic groups and testers for hybrid development in early maturing yellow maize (Zea mays) for sub‐Saharan Africa10
Development of a multiparent advanced generation intercross (MAGIC) population for genetic exploitation of complex traits in Brassica juncea: Glucosinolate content as an example9
The multilocular trait of rapeseed is ideal for high‐yield breeding9
The rice (Oryza sativa) Rc gene improves resistance to preharvest sprouting and retains seed and milled rice quality9
Whole‐genome resequencing and transcriptome analysis provide insights on aphid‐resistant quantitative trait loci/genes in Sorghum bicolor9
Identifying and validating SSR markers linked with rust resistance in lentil (Lens culinaris)9
A novel quantitative trait loci governs prolificacy in ‘Sikkim Primitive’ – A unique maize (Zea mays) landrace of North‐Eastern Himalaya8
Evaluating natural variation, heritability, and genetic advance of photosynthetic traits in rice (Oryza sativa)8
Genomic dissection reveals QTLs for grain biomass and correlated traits under drought stress in Ethiopian durum wheat (Triticum turgidum ssp. durum)8
Strategic use of Iranian bread wheat landrace accessions for genetic improvement: Core set formulation and validation8
QTL analysis of deep‐sowing tolerance during seed germination in the maize IBM Syn4 RIL population8
Elucidating morpho‐anatomical, physio‐biochemical and molecular mechanism imparting salinity tolerance in oats (Avena sativa)8
Genetic study of the resistance of faba bean (Vicia faba) against the fungus Ascochyta fabae through a genome‐wide association analysis8
Genome‐wide association analysis of resistance to Pythium ultimum in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)8
Genetic architecture of phenotypic indices for simultaneous improvement of protein content and grain yield in triticale (×triticosecale)8
Plasma membrane intrinsic protein SlPIP1;7 promotes root growth and enhances drought stress tolerance in transgenic tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) plants8
Two‐year study on combining ability and heterotic potential in functional traits under salt stress in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)7
Genomic SSR and EST‐SSR markers for phylogenetic and pedigree reconstructions—A comparison in sea buckthorn7
Mapping QTL controlling soybean seed sucrose and oligosaccharides in a single family of soybean nested association mapping (SoyNAM) population7
Genome‐wide association analysis of agronomical and physiological traits linked to drought tolerance in a diverse potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) panel7
A review of the orphan small grain cereals improvement with a comprehensive plan for genomics‐assisted breeding of fonio millet in West Africa7
Tolerance to high temperature at reproductive stage: Trade‐offs between phenology, grain yield and yield‐related traits in wild and cultivated barleys7
Multi‐parental QTL mapping of resistance to white spot of maize (Zea mays) in southern Brazil and relationship to QTLs of other foliar diseases7
Drought response QTLs in a Super Basmati × Azucena population by high‐density GBS‐based SNP linkage mapping7
An efficient method to produce segregating populations in quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa)6
Breeding plant type for adaptation to high plant density in tropical maize—A step towards productivity enhancement6
Fine mapping of the RSC9 gene and preliminary functional analysis of candidate resistance genes in soybean (Glycine max)6
Genomics‐assisted breeding: The next‐generation wheat breeding era6
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 population6
Genetic mapping reveals a major QTL associated with tolerance to the aphid, Uroleucon compositae (Theobald) in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)6
Genetic characterization of a diversity panel, selected from IPK linseed (Linum usitatissimum) world collection6
Using public databases for genomic prediction of tropical maize lines6
Field assessment of a second generation backcross (BC1 × Passiflora edulis) of passion fruit for agronomic performance and resistance to CABMV6
Identification of QTL for seed yield and agronomic traits in 944 soybean (Glycine max) RILs from a diallel cross of early‐maturing varieties6
A 13.96‐kb chromosomal deletion of two genes is responsible for the tomato seed size in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)6
Late blight resistance in wild potato species—Resources for future potato (Solanum tuberosum) breeding6
Mitigating the impact of selective phenotyping in training populations on the prediction ability by multi‐trait pedigree and genomic selection models6
Establishment of male‐specific sequence‐tagged site markers in Asparagus officinalis: An efficient tool for sex identification5
Genetic progress of upland rice (Oryza sativa L.) lines for disease resistance5
Application of multi‐locus GWAS for the detection of bruchid resistance loci in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)5
Breeding of tetra null soybean (Glycine max) for lipoxygenase, kunitz trypsin inhibitor, lectin, and 7S α' subunit proteins5
Association mapping of resistance to tar spot complex in maize5
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 gen5
Quantitative trait loci underlying flooding tolerance in soybean (Glycine max)5
An approach to detecting quantitative trait loci and candidate genes associated with salinity tolerance in faba bean (Vicia faba)5
Overview of developed core and mini core collections and their effective utilization in cultivated rice and its related species (Oryza sp.)—A review5
Long juvenility trait: A vehicle for commercial utilization of soybean (Glycine max) in lower latitudes5
A new way to produce odd‐allotetraploid lily (Lilium) through 2n gametes5
Genome wide simple sequence repeats development and their application in genetic diversity analysis in wax gourd (Benincasa hispida)5
Perspective and application of molecular markers linked to the cytoplasm types and male‐fertility restorer locus in onion (Allium cepa)5
Lines for blast resistance genes with genetic background of Indica Group rice as international differential variety set5
Development of codominant SCAR markers to detect the Pto, Tm22, I3 and Sw5 genes in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)5
Identification of quantitative trait loci underlying soybean (Glycine max) 100‐seed weight under different levels of phosphorus fertilizer application4
Stable pleiotropic loci and candidate genes for fresh pod‐ and seed‐related characteristics across multiple environments in soybean (Glycine max)4
Mapping and mining of major genomic regions conferring resistance to Bruchine (Callosobruchus maculatus) in blackgram (Vigna mungo)4
Genetic analysis and inheritance of floral and fruit traits in melon (Cucumis melo) in the full diallel cross4
A grape breeding programme using different Vitis species4
Effect of a low seed lignin content on seed yield and quality in winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus)4
Marker‐assisted introgression of QTLs for yield under moisture stress into elite varieties of rice (Oryza sativa)4
A review on adaptation of banana (Musa spp.) to cold in subtropics4
Elucidating genetic variability and genotype × environment interactions for grain iron and zinc content among diverse genotypes of lentils (Lens culinaris)4
Development of single nucleotide polymorphism‐based functional molecular markers from the Lr22a gene sequence in wheat (Triticum aestivum)4
Assessment of heterotic patterns of tropical low‐nitrogen–tolerant maize (Zea maysL.) inbred lines using testcross performance, morphological traits and SNP markers4
Identification and characterization of important sterile and maintainer lines from various genotypes for advanced breeding programmes of onion (Allium cepa)4
QTL‐allele system of main stem node number in recombinant inbred lines of soybean (Glycine max) using association versus linkage mapping4
Breeders' Sensory Test: A new tool for early selection in breeding for tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) flavour4
Inheritance and molecular mapping of resistance against mungbean yellow mosaic India virus in soybean (Glycine max)4
Estimates of the variance components, heritability and genetic gains of phenotypic traits in citron watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides)4
Identification and fine mapping of a candidate gene for oil yellow leaf 2 conferring yellow leaf phenotype in maize4
Genotypic‐specific responses caused by prolonged drought stress in smooth bromegrass (Bromus inermis): Interactions with mating systems4
Genetic variation for seed storage protein composition in rapeseed (Brassica napus) and development of near‐infrared reflectance spectroscopy calibration equations4
Strategies and prospects of haploid induction in rice (Oryza sativa)4
QTL mapping, whole genome resequencing, and marker‐assisted selection provide basics of early flowering in pumpkin4
Cloning and characterization of a putative orthologue of the wheat vernalization (VRN1) gene in perennial wheatgrass (Agropyron cristatum)4
Mutagenic treatment of microspore‐derived embryos of turnip rape (Brassica rapa) to increase oleic acid content4
Association mapping analysis of oil palm interspecific hybrid populations and predicting phenotypic values via machine learning algorithms4
Classification approaches for sorting maize (Zea mays subsp. mays) haploids using single‐kernel near‐infrared spectroscopy4
Quantitative trait loci analysis for flower‐related traits in almond (Prunus dulcis)4
Genetic evaluation of the brown fibre phenotype for Gossypium arboreum accession PI 6157334
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