Molecular Breeding

Article	Citations
Creation and gene expression analysis of a giant embryo rice mutant with high GABA content	92
Characterization of qPL5: a novel quantitative trait locus (QTL) that controls panicle length in rice (Oryza sativa L.)	46
Enhancement of root sulfur metabolic pathway by overexpression of OAS-TL3 to increase total soybean seed protein content	41
Genome-wide association studies of leaf angle in maize	33
Genome wide association study and transcriptome analysis identify candidate genes regulating wheat coleoptile length	33
Bread wheat with enhanced grain carotenoid content: a novel option for wheat biofortification	30
Regional association and transcriptome analysis revealed candidate genes controlling plant height in Brassica napus	29
Male sterility and hybrid breeding in soybean	27
OsMYB3 is a R2R3-MYB gene responsible for anthocyanin biosynthesis in black rice	20
Engineering the key domains of starch synthases and branching enzyme to balance the amylose increase and yield loss in maize kernels	18
An insertion mutation located on putative enhancer regions of the MYB26-like gene induces inhibition of anther dehiscence resulting in novel genic male sterility in radish (Raphanus sativus L.)	18
Molecular mapping of two novel cold resistance genes in common wheat by 660K SNP array	18
Enhancing the blast resistance of an elite thermo-sensitive genic male sterile line (TGMS) Longke638S and its derived hybrid varieties by incorporating Pigm gene	18
Identification of qGL4.1 and qGL4.2, two closely linked QTL controlling grain length in rice	17
Genetic mapping and functional genomics of soybean seed protein	17
The role of Exo70s in plant defense against pathogens and insect pests and their application for crop breeding	16
Integrating molecular markers and phenotypic analysis to assess cold tolerance in rice germplasm	15
Effects of the different waxy proteins on starch biosynthesis, starch physicochemical properties and Chinese noodle quality in wheat	14
Genome-wide association study reveals candidate genes controlling root system architecture under low phosphorus supply at seedling stage in Brassica napus	14
Identification of two plastid transit peptides for construction of pollen-inactivation system in rice	13
Identification of major genomic regions for soybean seed weight by genome-wide association study	13
Superior japonica rice variety YJ144 with improved rice blast resistance, yield, and quality achieved using molecular design and multiple breeding strategies	13
Fine mapping of qWCR7, a grain chalkiness QTL in rice	12
Correction to: Both overlapping and independent loci underlie seed number per pod and seed weight in Brassica napus by comparative quantitative trait loci analysis	12
Characterization and fine mapping of Double-grain (Dgs) mutant in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]	12

Two QTL regions for spike length showing pleiotropic effects on Fusarium head blight resistance and thousand-grain weight in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	12
Integrating genome-wide association study into genomic selection for the prediction of agronomic traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.)	12
Single-trait, multi-locus and multi-trait GWAS using four different models for yield traits in bread wheat	12
Using genomic selection to correct pedigree errors in kiwiberry breeding	12
Identification and candidate analysis of a new brown planthopper resistance locus in an Indian landrace of rice, paedai kalibungga	12
Editing of A622 genes results in ultra-low nicotine whole tobacco plants at the expense of dramatically reduced growth and development	12
RNA-seq profiling of primary calli induced by different media and photoperiods for japonica rice ‘Yunyin’	12
Molecular mapping and candidate gene identification of two major quantitative trait loci associated with silique length in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.)	12
CandiHap: a haplotype analysis toolkit for natural variation study	12
Production of new wheat–A. cristatum translocation lines with modified chromosome 2P coding for powdery mildew and leaf rust resistance	11
Overexpression of ZmEXPA5 reduces anthesis-silking interval and increases grain yield under drought and well-watered conditions in maize	11
Recent progress in the understanding of Citrus Huanglongbing: from the perspective of pathogen and citrus host	11
Genome-wide association study and genomic prediction for yield and grain quality traits of hybrid rice	11
Origin, variation, and selection of natural alleles controlling flowering and adaptation in wild and cultivated soybean	11
OsNAC74 affects grain protein content and various biological traits by regulating OsAAP6 expression in rice	11
Genome-wide association study and transcriptome analysis reveal natural variation of key genes regulation flowering time in rapeseed	10
Effects of genotype and culture conditions on microspore embryogenesis in radish (Raphanus sativus L.)	10
A chromosome arm from Thinopyrum intermedium × Thinopyrum ponticum hybrid confers increased tillering and yield potential in wheat	10
Validation of SNP markers for selection of semi-dwarf and peduncle extrusion in barley	10
Candidate loci for breeding compact plant-type soybean varieties	10
On the genetic architecture in a public tropical maize panel of the symbiosis between corn and plant growth-promoting bacteria aiming to improve plant resilience	10
Transcriptome analysis revealed molecular basis of cold response in Prunus mume	10
Simultaneous improvement of fiber yield and quality in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) by integration of auxin transport and synthesis	10
Identification of quantitative trait loci for important agronomic traits using chromosome segment substitution lines from a japonica × indica cross in rice	10
Accumulation of mutations in the AP2 homoeologs causes suppression of anther extrusion with altered spike and culm development in hexaploid wheat	9
Pyramiding wheat pre-harvest sprouting resistance genes in triticale breeding	9
Rapid breeding of an early maturing, high-quality, and high-y.ielding rice cultivar using marker‑assisted selection coupled with optimized anther culture	9
Integrating genome-wide association studies with selective sweep reveals genetic loci associated with tolerance to low phosphate availability in Brassica napus	9
Zheyouza 59, a rapeseed variety with superior resistance and excellent yield	9
Integrated review of Psathyrostachy huashanica: From phylogenetic research to wheat breeding application	8
Cytological and genetic effects of rye chromosomes 1RS and 3R on the wheat-breeding founder parent Chuanmai 42 from southwestern China	8
Mapping of dwarfing gene and identification of mutant allele on plant height in wheat	8
Quantitative trait loci for resistance to black point caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana in bread wheat	8
Using the dominant mutation gene Ae1-5180 (amylose extender) to develop high-amylose maize	8
Characterization and mapping of a downy mildew resistance gene, Pl36, in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)	8
Wild species rice OsCERK1DY-mediated arbuscular mycorrhiza symbiosis boosts yield and nutrient use efficiency in rice breeding	8
Pyramiding of genes for grain protein content, grain quality, and rust resistance in eleven Indian bread wheat cultivars: a multi-institutional effort	8
Development and evaluation of the utility of GenoBaits Peanut 40K for a peanut MAGIC population	8
Genome-wide association analysis of kernel nutritional quality in two natural maize populations	8
Pinpointing Rcs3 for frogeye leaf spot resistance and tracing its origin in soybean breeding	7
Rapid excavating a FLOWERING LOCUS T-regulator NF-YA using genotyping-by-sequencing	7
Genomic mapping and identification of candidate genes encoding nulliplex-branch trait in sea-island cotton (Gossypium barbadense L.) by multi-omics analysis	7
BnaC09.tfl1 controls determinate inflorescence trait in Brassica napus	7
The elite variations in germplasms for soybean breeding	7
Efficient marker-assisted breeding for clubroot resistance in elite Pol-CMS rapeseed varieties by updating the PbBa8.1 locus	7
Fine mapping of a novel QTL CsFSG1 for fruit skin gloss in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)	7
A novel variation of TaGW2-6B increases grain weight without penalty in grain protein content in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	7
Genome-wide association mapping of resistance to the foliar diseases septoria nodorum blotch and tan spot in a global winter wheat collection	7
Genetic variations in MdSAUR36 participate in the negative regulation of mesocarp cell division and fruit size in Malus species	7
Utilization of marker-assisted backcrossing to generate new gynoecious cucumber lines with genetic heritage similar to the indigenous Vietnamese cucumber	7

WRKY75 regulates anthocyanin accumulation in juvenile citrus tissues	6
Identification and mapping of late blight resistance QTLs in the wild tomato accession PI 224710 (Solanum pimpinellifolium)	6
In silico integration of disease resistance QTL, genes and markers with the Brassica juncea physical map	6
Maize genetics, genomics, and sustainable improvement	6
MaGA20ox2f, an OsSD1 homolog, regulates flowering time and fruit yield in banana	6
Genetic markers of olive fruit weight selected to be used in breeding experiments	6
Fatty acid exporter 1 enhances seed oil content in Brassica napus	6
Breeding for durable resistance against biotrophic fungal pathogens using transgenes from wheat	6
Pleiotropic effect analysis and marker development for grain zinc and iron concentrations in spring wheat	6
Polyploidy and diploidization in soybean	6
Plant immunity in soybean: progress, strategies, and perspectives	6
GWAS in tetraploid potato: identification and validation of SNP markers associated with glycoalkaloid content	6
Meta-analysis reveals consensus genomic regions associated with multiple disease resistance in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	6
Identification and characterization analysis of candidate genes controlling mushroom leaf development in Chinese kale by BSA-seq	6
Five plants per RIL for phenotyping traits of high or moderate heritability ensure the power of QTL mapping in a rice MAGIC population	6
Implementation of different relationship estimate methodologies in breeding value prediction in kiwiberry (Actinidia arguta)	6
Mapping and functional characterization of the tomato spotted wilt virus resistance gene SlCHS3 in Solanum lycopersicum	6
Analyses of diverse low alkaloid tobacco germplasm identify naturally occurring nucleotide variability contributing to reduced leaf nicotine accumulation	6
Mutating BnEOD1s via CRISPR-Cas9 increases the seed size and weight in Brassica napus	6
Identification of a major and stable QTL on chromosome 5A confers spike length in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	5
The maize callose synthase SLM1 is critical for a normal growth by controlling the vascular development	5
Fine mapping of a heading date QTL, Se16(t), under extremely long day conditions in rice	5
Rvi4 and Rvi15 are the same apple scab resistance genes	5
Genetic architecture of ear traits based on association mapping and co-expression networks in maize inbred lines and hybrids	5
Fine mapping of qTGW2b and qGL9, two minor QTL conferring grain size and weight in rice	5
Toward cis-regulation in soybean: a 3D genome scope	5
Shade avoidance syndrome in soybean and ideotype toward shade tolerance	5
Genomic regions associated with spot blotch resistance in elite barley breeding populations	5
A novel trait to reduce the mechanical damage of peach fruits at harvest: The first genetic dissection study for peduncle length	5
BnaNTT2 regulates ATP homeostasis in plastid to sustain lipid metabolism and plant growth in Brassica napus	5
Towards oilcane: preliminary field evaluation of metabolically engineered sugarcane with hyper-accumulation of triacylglycerol in vegetative tissues	5
Deploying QTL-seq rapid identification and separation of the major QTLs of tassel branch number for fine-mapping in advanced maize populations	5
Identification and characterization of resistance quantitative trait loci against bacterial wilt caused by the Ralstonia solanacearum species complex in potato	5
Genome-wide survey identified superior and rare haplotypes for plant height in the north-eastern soybean germplasm of China	5
Discovery of genetic loci and causal genes for seed germination via deep re-sequencing in soybean	5
White and green striate leaves 1, predicted to encode a 16S rRNA processing protein, plays a critical role in the processing of chloroplast ribosomes in maize (Zea mays L.)	5
Genome-wide association analysis for grain moisture content and dehydration rate on maize hybrids	5
Map-based cloning and characterization of yg-2, a gene conferring yellow-green leaf in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)	5
Transcription factor bZIP65 delays flowering via suppressing Ehd1 expression in rice	5
Soybean functional genomics: bridging theory and application	5
Novel methods for genetic transformation of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) without tissue culture via Agrobacterium rhizogenes	5
Genetic dissection of seed yield and yield-related traits in Brassica napus grown with contrasting nitrogen supplies	5
Correction to: Genome‑wide identification and analyses of ZmAPY genes reveal their roles involved in maize development and abiotic stress responses	5
In silico QTL mapping in an oil palm breeding program reveals a quantitative and complex genetic resistance to Ganoderma boninense	4
Deciphering the genetic mechanisms of chilling requirement for bud endodormancy release in deciduous fruit trees	4
OsSRK1, a lectin receptor-like kinase, controls plant height by mediating internode elongation in Oryza sativa L	4
Utilization of the Dasypyrum genus for genetic improvement of wheat	4
Fine mapping of the panicle length QTL qPL5 in rice	4
Fine mapping of qPH9, a major quantitative trait locus, responsible for plant height in foxtail millet [Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv.]	4
Identification and validation of new quantitative trait loci for spike-related traits in two RIL populations	4
A new strategy for using historical imbalanced yield data to conduct genome-wide association studies and develop genomic prediction models for wheat breeding	4
Genome-Wide Association Study on Cowpea seed coat color using RGB images	4
Single- and multiple-trait quantitative trait locus analyses for seed oil and protein contents of soybean populations with advanced breeding line background	4
Identification of a novel dwarfing gene, Rht_m097, on chromosome 4BS in common wheat	4
Fine-mapping and candidate gene analysis of a major locus controlling leaf thickness in rice (Oryza sativa L.)	4
Correction to: The pan-NLRome analysis based on 23 genomes reveals the diversity of NLRs in Brassica napus	4
A tetraploid-dominated cytochimera developed from a natural bud mutant of the nonapomictic mandarin variety ‘Orah’	4
Post-translational cleavage of HMW-GS Dy10 allele improves the cookie-making quality in common wheat (Triticum aestivum)	4
MdABCI17 acts as a positive regulator to enhance apple resistance to Botryosphaeria dothidea	4
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the WNK kinase gene family in soybean	4
Fine mapping of qROL1 for root length at early seedling stage from wild rice (Oryza nivara)	4
Xiangchun 37, a spring soybean variety with multiplexed traits of medium maturity period, high yield, and high seed oil content	4
Genotypic variation of tocopherol content in a representative genetic population and genome-wide association study on tocopherol in rapeseed (Brassica napus)	4
Identification of superior parents with high fiber quality using molecular markers and phenotypes based on a core collection of upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)	4
Genome-wide association study for biomass accumulation traits in soybean	4
Evaluating genomic selection and speed breeding for Fusarium head blight resistance in wheat using stochastic simulations	4
Development and application of universal ND-FISH probes for detecting P-genome chromosomes based on Agropyron cristatum transposable elements	4
Generation of parthenocarpic tomato plants in multiple elite cultivars using the CRISPR/Cas9 system	4
Linkage and association mapping of ovule number per ovary (ON) in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.)	4
The overexpression of ascorbate peroxidase 2 (APX2) gene improves drought tolerance in maize	3
Rapid identification of candidate genes controlling male-sterility in Foxtail millet (Setaria italica)	3
Identification of inheritance and genetic loci responsible for wrinkled fruit surface phenotype in chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) by quantitative trait locus analysis	3
Identification of a major QTL and genome-wide epistatic interactions for single vs. paired spikelets in a maize-teosinte F2 population	3
Identification of a new mutant allele of ZmYSL2 that regulates kernel development and nutritional quality in maize	3
An overview of heat stress in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.): effects, mechanisms and diverse molecular breeding approaches for enhancing resilience and productivity	3
Mapping and molecular marker development for the BnaSBT gene controlling inflorescence and plant architectures in B. napus	3
Genome-wide identification and analyses of ZmAPY genes reveal their roles involved in maize development and abiotic stress responses	3
Identifying the role of cellulase gene CsCEL20 upon the infection of Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri in citrus	3
Genetic diversity and population structure of sweet corn in China as revealed by mSNP	3
Large scale rice germplasm screening for identification of novel brown planthopper resistance sources	3

Further studies on pyramiding of alien genes for high grain Fe and Zn in bread wheat	3
QTL detection for rice grain storage protein content and genetic effect verifications	3
Two aspartic proteases, BnaAP36s and BnaAP39s, regulate pollen tube guidance in Brassica napus	3
Assessing genetic, racial, and geographic diversity among Ethiopian sorghum landraces and implications for heterotic potential for hybrid sorghum breeding	3
Quantitative trait loci and gene-specific markers associated with resistance to soybean cyst nematode HG type 2.5.7	3
MY73: a new high density–tolerant and high-quality maize variety	3
Linkage and association analysis to identify wheat pre-harvest sprouting resistance genetic regions and develop KASP markers	3
Identification of the yield traits related haplotype combinations of transcription factor genes TaHDZ34 in common wheat	3
Transfer of the high-temperature adult-plant stripe rust resistance gene Yr62 in four Chinese wheat cultivars	3
Four QTLs control stigma exsertion rate by changing stigma size in rice	3
Regulatory network of rice in response to heat stress and its potential application in breeding strategy	3
Polymerization of beneficial plant height QTLs to develop superior lines which can achieving hybrid performance levels	3
Identification of a gene coding for a pentatricopeptide repeat protein as a candidate responsible for the Ms2, a novel restorer-of-fertility locus in onion (Allium cepa L.)	3
Genomic markers linked to Meloidogyne chitwoodi resistance introgressed from Solanum bulbocastanum to cultivated potato and their utility in marker-assisted selection	3
Twenty years of mining salt tolerance genes in soybean	2
Identification and validation of a QTL for spikelet number on chromosome arm 6BL of common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	2
Auxin regulation on crop: from mechanisms to opportunities in soybean breeding	2
Prolongation of seed viability and grain quality in rice by editing OsLOX1 using CRISPR/Cas9	2
Progress in the study of functional genes related to direct seeding of rice	2
Genetic dissection of seed appearance quality using recombinant inbred lines in soybean	2
Molecular mechanisms underlying the signal perception and transduction during seed germination	2
Effective strategies for creating self-compatible B. rapa by introgression of mutated SRK and SCR/SP11 genes from B. napus	2
Identification of QTNs and their candidate genes for flowering time and plant height in soybean using multi-locus genome-wide association studies	2
Fine mapping of a recessive leaf rust resistance locus on chromosome 2BS in wheat accession CH1539	2
FLOURY ENDOSPERM19 encoding a class I glutamine amidotransferase affects grain quality in rice	2
Comprehensive evaluation of mapping complex traits in wheat using genome-wide association studies	2
Meta-QTLs, ortho-MQTLs, and candidate genes for thermotolerance in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	2
The TabHLH094–TaMYC8 complex mediates the cadmium response in wheat	2
The molybdenum cofactor biosynthesis gene, OsCNX1, is essential for seedling development and seed germination in rice	2
Improving cabbage resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum via crosses with Brassica incana	2
Development and characterization of novel Triticum aestivum-Agropyron cristatum 6P Robertsonian translocation lines	2
OsAAP8 mutation leads to significant improvement in the nutritional quality and appearance of rice grains	2
QTL detection and candidate gene identification of qCTB1 for cold tolerance in the Yunnan plateau landrace rice	2
Genome-wide association study of grain hardness and novel Puroindoline alleles in common wheat	2
Mapping of a soybean rust resistance in PI 594756 at the Rpp1 locus	2
Introgression of the RppQ gene from field corn improves southern rust resistance in sweet corn	2
Introgression of ZmCPK39 in maize hybrids enhances resistance to gray leaf spot disease without compromising yield	2
Fine-tuning grain amylose contents by genome editing of Waxy cis-regulatory region in rice	2
A QTL on the Ca7 chromosome of chickpea affects resistance to the root-lesion nematode Pratylenchus thornei	2
Multi-omics assists genomic prediction of maize yield with machine learning approaches	2
Introgression of tetraploid Thinopyrum elongatum 6EL segments enhances the stripe rust resistance of adult wheat plants	2
Strigolactone and abscisic acid synthesis and signaling pathways are enhanced in the wheat oligo-tillering mutant ot1	2
Truncation of the calmodulin binding domain in rice glutamate decarboxylase 4 (OsGAD4) leads to accumulation of γ-aminobutyric acid and confers abiotic stress tolerance in rice seedlings	2
A cooking and eating quality evaluating system for whole grain black rice	2
Speed breeding advancements in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.): a simplified and efficient approach for accelerating breeding programs	2
Transcriptome mapping related genes encoding PR1 protein involved in necrotic symptoms to soybean mosaic virus infection	2
GhWER controls fiber initiation and early elongation by regulating ethylene signaling pathway in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)	2
QTL detection for grain shape and fine mapping of two novel locus qGL4 and qGL6 in rice	2
Loss of function of OsL1 gene cause early flowering in rice under short-day conditions	2
Genomic regions associated with chocolate spot (Botrytis fabae Sard.) resistance in faba bean (Vicia faba L.)	2
Gene pyramiding of ZmGLK36 and ZmGDIα-hel for rough dwarf disease resistance in maize	2
Improvement of the outcrossing ability of CMS lines by pyramiding QTLs for SER	2
Genome-wide identification and functional prediction of BYPASS1-related (BPS1) homologs in soybean	2
Mapping and candidate gene analysis of QTLs for grain shape in a rice chromosome segment substitution line Z485 and breeding of SSSLs	2
Development and validation of KASP markers for resistance to Phytophthora capsici in Capsicum annuum L	2