Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology

The paper identifies mutations in Snn1 genes that affect susceptibility to Septoria nodorum blotch and develops markers to eliminate these genes for improved wheat resistance.

This study identifies AvrStb6 accumulation near stomata and its role in triggering wheat defense responses that inhibit fungal penetration.

This study annotates the wheat pan-transcriptome de novo and identifies gene diversity and expression patterns across multiple wheat cultivars and tissues.

The paper presents a high-quality hexaploid wheat genome assembly for Zhou8425B, identifies a new APR locus for yellow rust resistance, and shows its utility in improving disease resistance and yield.

The paper edits ω- and γ-gliadin gene clusters in wheat using CRISPR-Cas9 to reduce immunoreactivity without affecting protein quality.

This paper presents a near-complete genome sequence of einkorn wheat, revealing insights into its evolutionary history and adaptive gene expansions.

This study analyzes population dynamics and virulence-associated loci in the oat crown rust fungus using genomic and phenotypic data from isolates in the USA and South Africa.

This study uses ML-GWAS to identify genomic regions linked to cuticular wax ester biosynthesis and early maturity in wheat, finding significant associations and candidate genes.

This study shows modern wheat breeding improved both above- and below-ground traits through synergistic genomic selection.

The paper quantifies the genetic contribution of wild emmer wheat from the Southern Levant to domesticated wheat populations in Europe, Africa, and Asia, identifying adaptive genes involved in stress resistance.

The paper analyzes mating-type alleles in Canadian stripe rust populations to uncover recombination history and population structure, identifying novel alleles and foreign incursions.

Genotyping Aegilops species, the wild relatives of wheat, has revealed high genetic diversity and unique evolutionary relationships among the Aegilops and with wheat, giving insight into the effective use of these germplasms for bread wheat improvement.

The paper identifies a SNP in the miR172 binding site of AP2L-D5 in wheat, associated with compact spike morphology and improved agronomic traits.

The paper identifies Stb15, a lectin receptor-like kinase gene conferring resistance to Septoria tritici blotch in wheat, through GWAS and functional validation.

This study identifies Rph7, a barley resistance gene against leaf rust, as a putative NAC transcription factor involved in basal defence activation.

The paper analyzes gene expression in tetraploid wheat under different nitrogen conditions to identify selection signatures during domestication.

The paper identifies an allelic variation in the wheat gene TaTOPII-A1 that increases crossover rate, suggesting it as a target for improving genetic diversity in crops.

The paper uses genomic prediction on historical wheat data to identify donor genotypes with high protein and lysine content for pre-breeding programs.

The paper uses long-read sequencing to clone a resistance gene in wheat, resolving structural complexities and enabling its introgression into other wheat varieties.

This study shows that the DMC1 gene on wheat chromosome 5D maintains proper chromosome synapsis and crossover at both high and low temperatures, which is critical for wheat fertility and yield.

The paper identifies variants in the Ddw1 locus associated with dwarfism in winter rye using long-read sequencing.

The paper identifies novel exotic ELF3 alleles in barley and shows they affect plant development traits by altering protein structure and function.

This paper constructs a high-density genetic variation map of wheat using 1,062 genomes, revealing higher genetic diversity in wild emmer wheat and diploid goatgrass compared to common wheat.

This paper identifies a novel QTL, QSns.sau-MC-3D.1, for wheat spikelet number per spike that shows no adverse effects on yield-related traits and has better breeding potential than WAPO1.

The paper identifies avirulence/virulence loci on barley chromosome 6H using genetic mapping and genome-wide association studies in the Pyrenophora teres f. teres - barley interaction.

This study evaluates drought adaptability of Triticum turgidum subspecies under moisture stress, linking traits like solvent retention capacity to quality and agronomic performance.

The paper develops wheat chromosome segment substitution lines to capture genetic variation from progenitor species and assesses their utility for trait localization.

This study assesses the on-farm genetic diversity of wheat landraces in Ethiopia, finding significant genetic erosion due to improved varieties and other factors.

The paper develops an updated capture panel for sequencing regulatory regions in wheat and related species, improving specificity and coverage over previous methods.