November 2024: New in GrainGenes: 283 QTL, 258 MetaQTL, and 39 Genes

Below are training papers recently curated by the human curator (Victoria Blake) and added to the GrainGenes database. Many have significant markers with links to the IWGSC RefSeq 1.0 and Morex v3

In summary, there are 11 QTL and 2 MetaQTL for wheat; 39 genes, 273 QTL, and 256 MetaQTL for barley.

TAG-137:268 11 QTL, 2 MetaQTL, 2 KASP primer sets from Hu et al. (2024) Identification and validation of two quantitative trait loci showing pleiotropic effect on multiple grain-related traits in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Theor. Appl Genet. 137:268 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-024-04778-8

PBR-143-2 256 MetaQTL from Sallam et al. (2023) Meta-analysis of the genetics of resistance to Fusarium head blight and deoxynivalenol accumulation in barley and considerations for breeding. Plant Breeding 143:2 https://doi.org/10.1111/pbr.13121

CSB-21-4923 21 QTL from Esmail et al. (2023) Genome-wide association mapping highlights candidate genes and immune genotypes for net blotch and powdery mildew resistance in barley. Comp. Struct. Biotech. J. 21:4923 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csbj.2023.10.014

SFA-99-2775 104 QTL, 88 Loci from Daba et al. (2018) Association and genome analyses to propose putative candidate genes for malt quality traits. J. Sci. Food Agric. 99:2775 https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.9485

AGO-12:2839 34 QTL, 34 Loci from Abendroth et al. (2022) Identification of Genomic Loci Controlling Grain Macro and Micronutrient Variation in a Wild Barley (Hordeum vulgare spp. spontaneum) Diversity Panel. Agronomy 12:2839 https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12112839

FPS-12:711654 73 QTL from Borrego-Benjumea et al. (2021) Genome-Wide Association Study of Waterlogging Tolerance in Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) Under Controlled Field Conditions. Front. Plant Sci. 12:711654 https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.711654

PMB-114:97 22 QTL, 10 probes from Thabet et al. (2024) Genome-wide association scan reveals the reinforcing effect of nano-potassium in improving the yield and quality of salt-stressed barley via enhancing the antioxidant defense system. Plant Mol. Biol. 114:97 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11103-024-01489-y

FPS-13:104477 8 QTL from Xu et al. (2023) Integrated GWAS and transcriptomic analysis reveal the candidate salt-responding genes regulating Na+/K+ balance in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). Front. Plant Sci. 13:104477 https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.1004477

TAG-136:202 2 QTL from Kaur et al. (2023) Genome-wide association and targeted transcriptomic analyses reveal loci and candidate genes regulating preharvest sprouting in barley. Theor. Appl Genet. 136:202 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-023-04449-0

PER-12:e16812 24 genes from Cao et al. (2024) Genome-wide identification and characterization of FAD family genes in barley. PEER J. 12:e16812 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.16812

BMG-25:846 15 genes from He et al (2024) Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the SPL gene family and its response to abiotic stress in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). BMC Genomics 25:846 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-024-10773-6