Frontiers in Plant Science

Original Research

Published on 27 Jan 2026

QTL mapping for different resistant starch subtypes identified a superior haplotype balancing high RS content and relatively good eating and cooking qualities in rice

in Plant Breeding

Cheng Liang
Yuesi Bu
Haoyang Xu
Xuemei Ma
Xueying Zhang
Tian Hu
Xunchao Xiang
Yungao Hu
Liang Xu

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1763165

430 views

Original Research

Accepted on 26 Jan 2026

Uncover the Genetic Basis of Processing Quality related traits in Common Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Using Genome-Wide Association Mapping

in Plant Breeding

Quanhao Song
Wenwen Cui
Jiajing Song
Baoyuan Zhou
Liang Chen
Kaijie Xu
Yan Jin

Frontiers in Plant Science

Original Research

Published on 26 Jan 2026

Utilization of the litchi male-sterile line ‘MS1’—assisting in the selection of suitable harvesting periods for pollen donors for hybridization

in Plant Breeding

Zhenxuan Quan
Tianjie Deng
Yaoyao Li
Xuewen Zheng
Yi Wang
Weicai Li

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1685024

431 views

Original Research

Published on 22 Jan 2026

Fine mapping and candidate gene mining of major QTL QSL.caas-6BL.1 for spike length in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

in Plant Breeding

Xiaohan Xie
Xianghua Meng
Kangzhen Ren
Yutao Cui
Wenjiao Zhang
Dengan Xu
Wujun Ma
Xuehuan Dai

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1744596

581 views

Original Research

Published on 22 Jan 2026

Hexaploid-bridged introgression broadens genetic diversity and enriches clubroot-resistance alleles in Brassica juncea

in Plant Breeding

Yongzhi Wu
Jingyan Liao
Yinquan Deng
Fuquan Ce
Peng Bai
Lisha Peng
Xingxing Zhang
Yi Wan
Wei Qian
Jiaqin Mei

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1729594

461 views

Original Research

Published on 22 Jan 2026

Biofortification of dietary fibre: exploring enhanced β-glucan and arabinoxylan content in a panel of Triticum and wild relatives

in Plant Breeding

Prexha Kapoor
Sourav Panigrahi
Yogita Singh
Sundip Kumar
Krishna Pal Singh
Farkhandah Jan
Reyazul Rouf Mir
Upendra Kumar

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1660594

1,031 views

Original Research

Published on 22 Jan 2026

Identification of novel QTLs and development of KASP markers for sugar content in fresh and dried peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.)

in Plant Breeding

Chi Zhang
Mingshuo Liu
Shunli Cui
Miao Chen
Hongtao Deng
Lifeng Liu
Yingru Liu
Xiukun Li
Xiaoshu Chen
Mingyu Hou

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1745366

443 views

Original Research

Accepted on 21 Jan 2026

Harnessing Faba Bean MAGIC Populations for Enhanced Protein Content, Yield, and Agronomic Performance in Diverse Environments

in Plant Breeding

Lynn Abou Khater
Fouad Maalouf
Cassandra Walker
Outmane Bouhlal
Khawla Aloui
Rind Balech
Kaoutar El Mahmoudi
Mohammed Ibriz
Francis Chuks Ogbonnaya
Shiv Kumar

Frontiers in Plant Science

181 views

Original Research

Accepted on 21 Jan 2026

Integrating Morphological and Molecular Diversity to Develop High-Biomass Fodder Pearl Millet Composites

in Plant Breeding

Udit Prakash
VIJAY KUMAR YADAV
Dr Brijesh Kumar Mehta
Krishna Kumar Dwivedi
Rakesh Choudhary
Shweta Shweta
Shashikumara P

Frontiers in Plant Science

171 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Genetic progress in rice yield: preliminary insights from historically released varieties in Sub-Saharan Africa

in Plant Breeding

Shailesh Yadav
Vimal Kumar Semwal
Gbènakpon Aubin Y. G. Amagnide
Esther Pegalepo
Kora Orou Kobi
Kossi Lorimpo Adjah
Nana Kofi Abaka Amoah
Raafat El-Namaky
Negussie Zenna
Epa N’da Ghislain Noumouha

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1670651

887 views

Original Research

Published on 20 Jan 2026

Transcriptomic and targeted metabolomic insights into carotenoid-mediated color formation in sorghum grains

in Plant Breeding

Wenzhen Li
Yanqing Ding
Ning Cao
Bin Cheng
Jianxia Xu
Xu Gao
Ruoruo Wang
Kuiyin Li
Liyi Zhang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1724008

540 views

Original Research

Published on 20 Jan 2026

Integrated QTL mapping and candidate gene analysis for yield-related traits and salt tolerance in a rice RIL population

in Plant Breeding

Yanhong Zhang
Yulong Wang
Xiaojing Du
Xiaorong Wen
Mintai Kang
Tianyu Hou
Fusen Tang
Yuhong Qi
Zhiqiang Zhao
Quan Yuan

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1711018

583 views

Original Research

Published on 19 Jan 2026

Creation and resistance evaluation of a new soybean germplasm rich in betalain

in Plant Breeding

Yuwei Bi
Qi Zhang
Yun He
Yi Ding
Haoran Tian
Fan Zeng
Kaidi Lyu
Haiyun Li
Shanhua Lyu
Yinglun Fan

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1743684

709 views

Methods

Published on 16 Jan 2026

A unified global costing framework catalyzes strategic investment in rice breeding

in Plant Breeding

Sanjay K. Katiyar
Lekha T. Pazhamala
Reshmi Rani Das
Lennin Musundire
Atugonza Bilaro
Theodore T. Kessy
Maxwell Darko Asante
Ram Baran Yadaw
Girish Chandel
Abhinav Sao

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1681605

1,656 views

Mini Review

Published on 15 Jan 2026

Morphological and genetic diversity of Beta maritima populations across Europe and North Africa: a comprehensive review

in Plant Breeding

Lisa Bertram
Matthias Frisch

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1731515

851 views

Review

Published on 15 Jan 2026

Genetic improvement of robusta coffee (Coffea canephora) in the 20th and 21st centuries: prospects for increasing future breeding effectiveness and impact

in Plant Breeding

Robert Kawuki
Abraham Akpertey
Santos Barrera
Jorge C. Berny Mier y Teran
Jeena Devasia
Kraig Kraft
Miftahur Rizqi Akbar
B.R. Shivalingu
Godfrey Sseremba
Alexsandro Teixeira

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1719980

1,435 views

Original Research

Published on 15 Jan 2026

Optimizing training sets to identify superior genotypes in hybrid populations

in Plant Breeding

Szu-Ping Chen
Chen-Tuo Liao

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1699491

767 views

Original Research

Published on 14 Jan 2026

From tradition to trait: stay-green alleles in Sudanese Feterita unlock pathways to climate-resilient sorghum

in Plant Breeding

Mohammed Elsafy
Aisha Abdalhady Ahmed Abdalla
Shama Abdo
Alaa Ahmed
Fluturë Novakazi
Helena Persson Hovmalm
Eva Johansson
Rodomiro Ortiz
Mahbubjon Rahmatov
Tilal Abdelhalim

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1705070

3,641 views

Original Research

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Bioactive and antioxidant properties in highbush blueberry cultivars: identifying superior cultivars for nutritional biofortification

in Plant Breeding

Azam Akbari
Yige Xu
Xin Wei
Zichen Liu
Doğan Ergün
Cihan Akgöl
Feiyu Dong
Sezai Ercişli
Salih Kafkas
Cheng Liu

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1750179

941 views

Original Research

Published on 08 Jan 2026

A bi-stage data-driven process-based model for sorghum breeding and yield prediction: coupling explainable artificial intelligence and crop modeling

in Plant Breeding

Zheng Ni
Yanbin Chang
Joshua Kemp
Maria G. Salas-Fernandez
Lizhi Wang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1617753

1,414 views

Original Research

Accepted on 07 Jan 2026

Pleiotropic SNPs and genes linked to enhanced seed longevity and vigor for climate resilient pearl millet production

in Plant Breeding

Netyam Kannababu
Sandeep Nanjundappa
RENUKA MALIPATIL
Bharathi Chunduri
Arutla Srikanth
Ronda Venkateswarlu
Jinu Jacob
Vijayakumar M Malathi
Tara Satyavathi Chellapilla
Nepolean Thirunavukkarasu

Frontiers in Plant Science

334 views

Original Research

Published on 07 Jan 2026

Whole-genome identification of LdELF4s and analysis of their expression response to diurnal temperature variations in Lilium davidii var. willmottiae (E. H. Wilson) raffill

in Plant Breeding

Xiaohui Ma
Ying Li
Xudong Guo
Lingyu Meng
Yinquan Wang
Junji Su
Ling Jin

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1683733

761 views

Original Research

Published on 07 Jan 2026

Stay-green trait improves yield, quality, and feeding value of forage oats under contrasting eco-sowing systems

in Plant Breeding

Huimin Duan
Rui Wu
Wenhu Wang
Ruifang Zhang
Zelong Hu
Guoling Liang
Wenhui Liu

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1709486

681 views

Original Research

Published on 07 Jan 2026

Divergent genetic architecture of cold stress tolerance in aus and tropical japonica rice

in Plant Breeding

Georgia C. Eizenga
Yami Santamaria
Aaron K. Jackson
Huy Phan
Melissa H. Jia
Quynh P. - H. Grunden
Jeremy D. Edwards
Ed Himelblau
Michael R. Schläppi

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1716845

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QTL mapping for different resistant starch subtypes identified a superior haplotype balancing high RS content and relatively good eating and cooking qualities in rice

Uncover the Genetic Basis of Processing Quality related traits in Common Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Using Genome-Wide Association Mapping

Utilization of the litchi male-sterile line ‘MS1’—assisting in the selection of suitable harvesting periods for pollen donors for hybridization

Fine mapping and candidate gene mining of major QTL QSL.caas-6BL.1 for spike length in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Hexaploid-bridged introgression broadens genetic diversity and enriches clubroot-resistance alleles in Brassica juncea

Biofortification of dietary fibre: exploring enhanced β-glucan and arabinoxylan content in a panel of Triticum and wild relatives

Identification of novel QTLs and development of KASP markers for sugar content in fresh and dried peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.)

Harnessing Faba Bean MAGIC Populations for Enhanced Protein Content, Yield, and Agronomic Performance in Diverse Environments

Integrating Morphological and Molecular Diversity to Develop High-Biomass Fodder Pearl Millet Composites

Genetic progress in rice yield: preliminary insights from historically released varieties in Sub-Saharan Africa

Transcriptomic and targeted metabolomic insights into carotenoid-mediated color formation in sorghum grains

Integrated QTL mapping and candidate gene analysis for yield-related traits and salt tolerance in a rice RIL population

Creation and resistance evaluation of a new soybean germplasm rich in betalain

A unified global costing framework catalyzes strategic investment in rice breeding

Morphological and genetic diversity of Beta maritima populations across Europe and North Africa: a comprehensive review

Genetic improvement of robusta coffee (Coffea canephora) in the 20th and 21st centuries: prospects for increasing future breeding effectiveness and impact

Optimizing training sets to identify superior genotypes in hybrid populations

From tradition to trait: stay-green alleles in Sudanese Feterita unlock pathways to climate-resilient sorghum

Bioactive and antioxidant properties in highbush blueberry cultivars: identifying superior cultivars for nutritional biofortification

A bi-stage data-driven process-based model for sorghum breeding and yield prediction: coupling explainable artificial intelligence and crop modeling

Pleiotropic SNPs and genes linked to enhanced seed longevity and vigor for climate resilient pearl millet production

Whole-genome identification of LdELF4s and analysis of their expression response to diurnal temperature variations in Lilium davidii var. willmottiae (E. H. Wilson) raffill

Stay-green trait improves yield, quality, and feeding value of forage oats under contrasting eco-sowing systems

Divergent genetic architecture of cold stress tolerance in aus and tropical japonica rice