Molecular Breeding

Article	Citations
Bread wheat with enhanced grain carotenoid content: a novel option for wheat biofortification	41
Enhancement of root sulfur metabolic pathway by overexpression of OAS-TL3 to increase total soybean seed protein content	32
Genome wide association study and transcriptome analysis identify candidate genes regulating wheat coleoptile length	30
Genomic insights into genome-wide heterozygosity and its impact on walnut adaptive evolution and improvement	28
Creation and gene expression analysis of a giant embryo rice mutant with high GABA content	27
Male sterility and hybrid breeding in soybean	26
Regional association and transcriptome analysis revealed candidate genes controlling plant height in Brassica napus	26
Characterization of qPL5: a novel quantitative trait locus (QTL) that controls panicle length in rice (Oryza sativa L.)	26
Engineering the key domains of starch synthases and branching enzyme to balance the amylose increase and yield loss in maize kernels	24
Integrating molecular markers and phenotypic analysis to assess cold tolerance in rice germplasm	22
Genetic mapping and functional genomics of soybean seed protein	22
Identification of qGL4.1 and qGL4.2, two closely linked QTL controlling grain length in rice	21
Identification of two plastid transit peptides for construction of pollen-inactivation system in rice	21
Identification and QTL analysis of stripe rust resistance in the common wheat cultivar Gaoyuan813	21
Enhancing the blast resistance of an elite thermo-sensitive genic male sterile line (TGMS) Longke638S and its derived hybrid varieties by incorporating Pigm gene	21
Identification of an ovuleless mutant and fine mapping of its causal Ol locus in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)	20
Genome-wide association study reveals candidate genes controlling root system architecture under low phosphorus supply at seedling stage in Brassica napus	20
Molecular mapping of two novel cold resistance genes in common wheat by 660K SNP array	19
The integration of linkage mapping and dynamic transcriptome analysis uncovers conserved candidate genes associated with salt tolerance in maize	18
The role of Exo70s in plant defense against pathogens and insect pests and their application for crop breeding	18
Pyramiding blast resistance genes Pid3 and Pik-zh into a novel male sterile line Chuangyuan A for hybrid rice breeding	18
Milyang54, a short, high-tillering winter wheat cultivar with enhanced lodging resistance and yield	18
Sesame improvement: traditional breeding to genomics-assisted breeding	17
Two QTL regions for spike length showing pleiotropic effects on Fusarium head blight resistance and thousand-grain weight in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	17
Characterization and fine mapping of Double-grain (Dgs) mutant in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]	17

Identification of major genomic regions for soybean seed weight by genome-wide association study	17
Genetic dissection of plant height in spring wheat from Pakistan using genome-wide SNPs and allele-specific Rht markers	17
Using genomic selection to correct pedigree errors in kiwiberry breeding	16
Molecular mapping and candidate gene identification of two major quantitative trait loci associated with silique length in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.)	16
Navigating the genetic basis of cadmium accumulation: a comprehensive analysis of low-cadmium accumulation rice	16
Iron and zinc biofortification in potato through the introduction of NICOTIANAMINE SYNTHASE and FERRITIN genes	15
Integrating genome-wide association study into genomic selection for the prediction of agronomic traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.)	15
Fine mapping and verification of a tiller inhibition gene in synthetic hexaploid wheat derivative	15
Genetic analysis of trade-offs among disease resistance, yield, and quality traits employing genome-wide association mapping in indica rice (Oryza sativa L.)	15
CandiHap: a haplotype analysis toolkit for natural variation study	14
Recent progress in the understanding of Citrus Huanglongbing: from the perspective of pathogen and citrus host	14
Uncovering a stable QTL qSRI.A06 and candidate gene for rapeseed pod shatter resistance	14
The ethylene biosynthesis enzyme ACS3 acts as a key regulator of grain yield in rice	14
Identification and candidate analysis of a new brown planthopper resistance locus in an Indian landrace of rice, paedai kalibungga	14
A translocation-mediated duplication of the distal region of chromosome 5A reduced the culm length in a gamma-irradiated wheat mutant	14
Origin, variation, and selection of natural alleles controlling flowering and adaptation in wild and cultivated soybean	14
Overexpression of ZmEXPA5 reduces anthesis-silking interval and increases grain yield under drought and well-watered conditions in maize	13
Speed breeding enhances crop resilience and productivity in a changing climate	13
Integration of iaa9-3 parthenocarpy and stigma exsertion for hybrid seedless tomato breeding	13
Genome-wide association study and transcriptome analysis reveal natural variation of key genes regulation flowering time in rapeseed	13
OsNAC74 affects grain protein content and various biological traits by regulating OsAAP6 expression in rice	13
Ningza 182: A rapeseed variety with a moderately compact plant type, bred for high yield and high oil content	13
Identification of quantitative trait loci for important agronomic traits using chromosome segment substitution lines from a japonica × indica cross in rice	12
Effects of genotype and culture conditions on microspore embryogenesis in radish (Raphanus sativus L.)	11
A chromosome arm from Thinopyrum intermedium × Thinopyrum ponticum hybrid confers increased tillering and yield potential in wheat	11
Candidate loci for breeding compact plant-type soybean varieties	11
Allelic variation of carotenoid biosynthesis and degradation genes across worldwide commercial durum wheat (Triticum turgidum ssp. durum) varieties under contrasting water regimes	11
A rapid, accurate and low-cost genomics-based seed quality control system for pigeonpea hybrids – a model for field crops	11
Transcriptome analysis revealed molecular basis of cold response in Prunus mume	11
Zheyouza 59, a rapeseed variety with superior resistance and excellent yield	10
Mapping of dwarfing gene and identification of mutant allele on plant height in wheat	10
Accumulation of mutations in the AP2 homoeologs causes suppression of anther extrusion with altered spike and culm development in hexaploid wheat	10
Simultaneous improvement of fiber yield and quality in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) by integration of auxin transport and synthesis	10
Integrated review of Psathyrostachy huashanica: From phylogenetic research to wheat breeding application	10
Fine mapping of a novel fruit-length locus Cpfl17.1 and development of near-isogenic lines by marker-assisted selection in Cucurbita pepo L.	10
Using the dominant mutation gene Ae1-5180 (amylose extender) to develop high-amylose maize	10
Genetic dissection of grain zinc, iron, and yield traits in a CIMMYT bread wheat mapping population to support biofortification breeding	10
P-type pentatricopeptide repeat protein OsYS6 is essential for chloroplast development in rice through its role in chloroplast RNA processing	10
Development and evaluation of the utility of GenoBaits Peanut 40K for a peanut MAGIC population	10
Pyramiding wheat pre-harvest sprouting resistance genes in triticale breeding	10
Genome-wide association analysis of kernel nutritional quality in two natural maize populations	9
Wild species rice OsCERK1DY-mediated arbuscular mycorrhiza symbiosis boosts yield and nutrient use efficiency in rice breeding	9
Flavonoid compounds as a way to identify sources of carrot resistance to Alternaria leaf blight	9
Improvement in the quality of the water-saving and drought-resistant rice ‘Huhan 1516’ via molecular markers	9
Text mining reveals the increasing importance of genomic approaches in crop research and breeding	9
Integrating genome-wide association studies with selective sweep reveals genetic loci associated with tolerance to low phosphate availability in Brassica napus	9
Fruit crops: development, stress resilience and molecular breeding	9
Quantitative trait loci for resistance to black point caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana in bread wheat	9
Pinpointing Rcs3 for frogeye leaf spot resistance and tracing its origin in soybean breeding	9
Multi-omics analysis reveals the regulatory role of CsGA20OX1 in GA-mediated parthenocarpy of cucumber	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
Validation of SNP markers for selection of semi-dwarf and peduncle extrusion in barley	9
Getting help from the extended family: identification and genetic characterisation of novel resistance to Globodera pallida ‘Oberlangen’ in wild Solanum species	9
Snap bean diversity for resistance to bean common mosaic and necrosis viruses examined using new and existing candidate gene-linked markers	9
The elite variations in germplasms for soybean breeding	9
Genome-wide association mapping of resistance to the foliar diseases septoria nodorum blotch and tan spot in a global winter wheat collection	9
Cytological and genetic effects of rye chromosomes 1RS and 3R on the wheat-breeding founder parent Chuanmai 42 from southwestern China	9
Hongyou 789: a moderately compact, sulfonylurea-resistant rapeseed variety for high-density cultivation and mechanized seed production	9
Identification and characterization analysis of candidate genes controlling mushroom leaf development in Chinese kale by BSA-seq	8
Utilization of marker-assisted backcrossing to generate new gynoecious cucumber lines with genetic heritage similar to the indigenous Vietnamese cucumber	8
A novel variation of TaGW2-6B increases grain weight without penalty in grain protein content in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	8
MaGA20ox2f, an OsSD1 homolog, regulates flowering time and fruit yield in banana	8
GWAS in tetraploid potato: identification and validation of SNP markers associated with glycoalkaloid content	8
Mutating BnEOD1s via CRISPR-Cas9 increases the seed size and weight in Brassica napus	8
Efficient marker-assisted breeding for clubroot resistance in elite Pol-CMS rapeseed varieties by updating the PbBa8.1 locus	7
Plant immunity in soybean: progress, strategies, and perspectives	7
Identification and mapping of late blight resistance QTLs in the wild tomato accession PI 224710 (Solanum pimpinellifolium)	7
Fatty acid exporter 1 enhances seed oil content in Brassica napus	7
Establishment of an efficient Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated genetic transformation and regeneration system for Polygonum cuspidatum	7
Genetic markers of olive fruit weight selected to be used in breeding experiments	7
WRKY75 regulates anthocyanin accumulation in juvenile citrus tissues	7
Mapping and functional characterization of the tomato spotted wilt virus resistance gene SlCHS3 in Solanum lycopersicum	7
Breeding and application of the early-maturing, high-quality, and high-yield cotton variety Zhongmian 113	7
RsMYB3R-1 confers DCGMS male sterility by regulating the expression of orf463 gene in radish (Raphanus sativus L.)	7
BnaC09.tfl1 controls determinate inflorescence trait in Brassica napus	7
Implementation of different relationship estimate methodologies in breeding value prediction in kiwiberry (Actinidia arguta)	7
In silico integration of disease resistance QTL, genes and markers with the Brassica juncea physical map	7
Genetic variations in MdSAUR36 participate in the negative regulation of mesocarp cell division and fruit size in Malus species	7
Natural variation in the promoter of ZmMIR528b mediates maize stem lodging resistance by regulating ZmmiR528 expression	6
BnaNTT2 regulates ATP homeostasis in plastid to sustain lipid metabolism and plant growth in Brassica napus	6
Deploying QTL-seq rapid identification and separation of the major QTLs of tassel branch number for fine-mapping in advanced maize populations	6
Development and validation of KASP markers for powdery mildew resistance in Korean naked barley using QTL-seq	6
Soybean functional genomics: bridging theory and application	6
Genetic architecture of ear traits based on association mapping and co-expression networks in maize inbred lines and hybrids	6
Kemai 1609, a molecular designed wheat variety with stripe rust and leaf rust resistance	6
Correction to: Genome‑wide identification and analyses of ZmAPY genes reveal their roles involved in maize development and abiotic stress responses	6
Toward cis-regulation in soybean: a 3D genome scope	6
Breeding for durable resistance against biotrophic fungal pathogens using transgenes from wheat	6
Polyploidy and diploidization in soybean	6
Hyperspectral imaging of grains uncovers the genetic architecture of nitrogen response of development in bread wheat	6
Breeding and application of the elite genic male-sterile line RG666A of Brassica Napus	6
From research to application: evaluation of literature-based and newly identified GWAS and GP-derived loci for anthracnose resistance in white lupin, across validation panels and environments	6
Rvi4 and Rvi15 are the same apple scab resistance genes	6
Genome-wide association analysis for grain moisture content and dehydration rate on maize hybrids	6
Genomic regions associated with spot blotch resistance in elite barley breeding populations	6
A novel trait to reduce the mechanical damage of peach fruits at harvest: The first genetic dissection study for peduncle length	6
Pleiotropic effect analysis and marker development for grain zinc and iron concentrations in spring wheat	6
Map-based cloning and characterization of yg-2, a gene conferring yellow-green leaf in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)	6
Towards oilcane: preliminary field evaluation of metabolically engineered sugarcane with hyper-accumulation of triacylglycerol in vegetative tissues	6
Transcription factor bZIP65 delays flowering via suppressing Ehd1 expression in rice	6
Development of a semi-dwarf dominant genic male sterile wheat with seed red fluorescence as a visible marker	6
Discovery of genetic loci and causal genes for seed germination via deep re-sequencing in soybean	6
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.)	6
The maize callose synthase SLM1 is critical for a normal growth by controlling the vascular development	6
Fine mapping of qTGW2b and qGL9, two minor QTL conferring grain size and weight in rice	6
Identification of a common major quantitative trait locus controlling onion bulb weight and development of molecular markers for bulb weight selection	5
Novel methods for genetic transformation of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) without tissue culture via Agrobacterium rhizogenes	5
Shade avoidance syndrome in soybean and ideotype toward shade tolerance	5
Genome-wide association study for biomass accumulation traits in soybean	5
Combinations of mutations in the raffinose synthase genes and the fatty acid desaturase genes for improvement of soybean oil and meal traits	5
Identification and characterization of resistance quantitative trait loci against bacterial wilt caused by the Ralstonia solanacearum species complex in potato	5
Identification of superior parents with high fiber quality using molecular markers and phenotypes based on a core collection of upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)	5
Genotypic variation of tocopherol content in a representative genetic population and genome-wide association study on tocopherol in rapeseed (Brassica napus)	5
Genome-wide survey identified superior and rare haplotypes for plant height in the north-eastern soybean germplasm of China	5
OsSRK1, a lectin receptor-like kinase, controls plant height by mediating internode elongation in Oryza sativa L	5
Linkage and association mapping of ovule number per ovary (ON) in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.)	5
Utilization of the Dasypyrum genus for genetic improvement of wheat	5
Identification of a novel dwarfing gene, Rht_m097, on chromosome 4BS in common wheat	5
Fine mapping of the panicle length QTL qPL5 in rice	5
‘Fuhui 631’, a novel hybrid rice restorer line with multiple resistance genes, high combining ability, and superior grain quality developed with marker‑assisted breeding	5
A tetraploid-dominated cytochimera developed from a natural bud mutant of the nonapomictic mandarin variety ‘Orah’	5
Correction to: The pan-NLRome analysis based on 23 genomes reveals the diversity of NLRs in Brassica napus	5
Identification and validation of new quantitative trait loci for spike-related traits in two RIL populations	4
Genome-wide association analysis of yield-related traits and identification of candidate genes in Sugarcane (Saccharum spontaneum L.)	4
Identification of candidate genes for watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) seed weight trait by BSA-seq	4
Fine-mapping the low number of tillers (lnt2) locus in barley	4
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.)	4
Four QTLs control stigma exsertion rate by changing stigma size in rice	4
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the WNK kinase gene family in soybean	4
Structural variation in the GH1 promoter regulates the hull color of rice	4

Genome-Wide Association Study on Cowpea seed coat color using RGB images	4
Fine mapping of qROL1 for root length at early seedling stage from wild rice (Oryza nivara)	4
Generation of parthenocarpic tomato plants in multiple elite cultivars using the CRISPR/Cas9 system	4
Transfer of the high-temperature adult-plant stripe rust resistance gene Yr62 in four Chinese wheat cultivars	4
Polymerization of beneficial plant height QTLs to develop superior lines which can achieving hybrid performance levels	4
Identification of novel candidate gene associated with early heading on chromosome 5B in wheat mutant jg1489	4
Regulatory network of rice in response to heat stress and its potential application in breeding strategy	4
DNA methylation in legume crops: mechanisms, agronomic relevance, and perspectives	4
Two aspartic proteases, BnaAP36s and BnaAP39s, regulate pollen tube guidance in Brassica napus	4
Xiangchun 37, a spring soybean variety with multiplexed traits of medium maturity period, high yield, and high seed oil content	4
Single- and multiple-trait quantitative trait locus analyses for seed oil and protein contents of soybean populations with advanced breeding line background	4
Deciphering the genetic mechanisms of chilling requirement for bud endodormancy release in deciduous fruit trees	4
Assessing genetic, racial, and geographic diversity among Ethiopian sorghum landraces and implications for heterotic potential for hybrid sorghum breeding	4
Mapping and molecular marker development for the BnaSBT gene controlling inflorescence and plant architectures in B. napus	4
Further studies on pyramiding of alien genes for high grain Fe and Zn in bread wheat	4
MdABCI17 acts as a positive regulator to enhance apple resistance to Botryosphaeria dothidea	4
Development and application of universal ND-FISH probes for detecting P-genome chromosomes based on Agropyron cristatum transposable elements	4
An overview of heat stress in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.): effects, mechanisms and diverse molecular breeding approaches for enhancing resilience and productivity	4
QTL detection for rice grain storage protein content and genetic effect verifications	4
Evaluating genomic selection and speed breeding for Fusarium head blight resistance in wheat using stochastic simulations	4
Identification and fine-mapping of qNCLB3.04 resistant to Northern Corn Leaf Blight	4
Genetic exploration of β-glucan content in barley grains through GWAS and RNA-sequencing approaches	4
Gene pyramiding of ZmGLK36 and ZmGDIα-hel for rough dwarf disease resistance in maize	3
Identification of the yield traits related haplotype combinations of transcription factor genes TaHDZ34 in common wheat	3
Genome-wide identification and analyses of ZmAPY genes reveal their roles involved in maize development and abiotic stress responses	3
Epigenetic suppression of Brassica rapa FLC via a COLD MEMORY ELEMENT-like motif during vernalization	3
Fine mapping of a recessive leaf rust resistance locus on chromosome 2BS in wheat accession CH1539	3
Identification of novel genomic regions associated with yield-related traits in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp) landraces	3
Kangnongyu8009: a new high-yield maize variety developed through amalgamation of temperate and tropical germplasm	3
Identifying the role of cellulase gene CsCEL20 upon the infection of Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri in citrus	3
Image-based GWAS identifies the genetic architecture of seed-related traits in a soybean mutant population	3
Molecular mechanisms underlying the signal perception and transduction during seed germination	3
Identification of inheritance and genetic loci responsible for wrinkled fruit surface phenotype in chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) by quantitative trait locus analysis	3
Linkage and association analysis to identify wheat pre-harvest sprouting resistance genetic regions and develop KASP markers	3
Genome-wide identification and functional prediction of BYPASS1-related (BPS1) homologs in soybean	3
Molecular and physiological basis of heterosis in hybrid rice performance	3
Genetic dissection of apricot fruit skin color (Prunus armeniaca L.) using SNP and SSR molecular markers	3
MY73: a new high density–tolerant and high-quality maize variety	3
Fine-tuning grain amylose contents by genome editing of Waxy cis-regulatory region in rice	3
Quantitative trait loci and gene-specific markers associated with resistance to soybean cyst nematode HG type 2.5.7	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
QTL-Seq and pyramiding of yield-related loci from wild rice (Oryza rufipogon Griff.) introgression lines under nutrient-deficient conditions	3
Genome-wide analysis of phased small interfering RNAs related to tomato fruit ripening and quality	3
The overexpression of ascorbate peroxidase 2 (APX2) gene improves drought tolerance in maize	3
Identification of QTLs for adult-plant stripe rust resistance in Chinese wheat landrace Yizhanghongkemai and assessment of their utility for decreasing yield loss	3
Evaluation of yield and eating quality of representative indica and japonica rice varieties in response to nitrogen levels	3
Genomic regions associated with chocolate spot (Botrytis fabae Sard.) resistance in faba bean (Vicia faba L.)	3