Apple germplasm resources can be divided into 35 species (taxonomy) and further categorized as wild germplasms, landraces, and cultivars (germplasm type-based classification). Analyses of the variations in apple fruit phenotypic traits among species...
We used 256 apple germplasm resources for a thorough examination of the genetic diversity associated with 26 phenotypic traits (i.e., genetic diversity analysis, cluster analysis, correlation analysis, principal component analysis, and membership fun...
The germplasm bank of economic algae provides biological insurance against environmental changes and pressures for the cultivation industry. However, the red algal free-living conchocelis germplasm of Neopyropia was easily contaminated with filamento...
Southwest China harbors the world’s richest germplasm resources of Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum). However, their effective utilization is severely constrained by poor management and narrow genetic diversity. Developing a core collecti...
To clarify the genetic background and biological characteristics of grape germplasm resources and provide theoretical support for germplasm innovation and new-variety breeding, we conducted systematic morphological identification and SSR molecular-ma...
Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. (tree peony) and Paeonia lactiflora Pall. (herbaceous peony) are traditional Chinese flowers with great ornamental value. To maintain the aesthetic value and show the characteristics of these species, preserved flowers name...
In this study, 43 celery germplasm resources were comprehensively evaluated based on phenotypic and quality-related traits. The results revealed substantial variation among the measured traits, with physiological traits exhibiting greater variability...
To screen the high-quality germplasm resources of vegetable fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.), 133 fennel accessions were systematically evaluated. Eleven agronomic traits were comprehensively analyzed using variation analysis, correlation analysis,...
China possesses abundant wild germplasm resources and a wide range of cultivated strains of Stropharia rugosoannulata. However, issues such as genetic diversity and unclear genetic relationships have had an impact on the classification and preservati...
Early senescence of alpine pasture grass, manifested as rapid yellowing at the onset of autumn on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau, constrains the sustainable development of grassland animal husbandry. Breeding stay-green forage germplasm is key to mi...
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) seedlings are highly sensitive to freezing temperatures, which severely impairs growth and causes substantial losses in tuber yield and quality. This study aimed to screen freezing-tolerant potato germplasm accessions, i...
The inherent ability of seeds (orthodox, intermediate, and recalcitrant seeds and vegetative propagules) to serve as carriers of pests and pathogens (hereafter referred to as pests) and the risk of transboundary spread along with the seed movement pr...
The characterization of plant genetic resources is a precondition for genetic improvement and germplasm management. The increasing use of molecular markers for DNA-based genotype signature is crucial for variety identification and traceability in the...
Germplasm characterization can enhance the management and utilization of plant germplasm conserved in genebanks worldwide. This study was conducted to characterize 774 diverse soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] accessions, mainly conserved at Plant Gen...
To explore the phenotypic diversity of jujube germplasm resources and identify superior genotypes, this study systematically evaluated 150 jujube accessions. Multiple organ-related traits—including branches, thorns, bearing shoots, leaves, flow...
The comprehensive evaluation of crop germplasm serves to scientifically and objectively assess the quality of different genetic accessions against certain standards. Here, we propose an optimized approach to enhance the result’s stability when...
To enrich the breeding resources of Xanthoceras sorbifolium and provide support for its industrialization, we conducted multi-trait comparisons and comprehensive evaluations of 48 elite X. sorbifolium clones with high oil contents and high comprehens...
Germplasm is a valuable natural resource that provides knowledge about the genetic composition of a species and is crucial for conserving plant diversity. Germplasm protection strategies not only involve rescuing plant species threatened with extinct...
Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) is an important palm species that serves as the mainstay of several industries and contributes to the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers. International exchange of coconut germplasm has been undertaken for seve...
Background: Brassica napus is one of the most important oil crops in the world, and B. napus shoots are nutrient-rich fresh vegetables. The crude fiber (CF) component is one of the most important factors affecting the taste quality of B. napus shoots...
Radish is an economically important root vegetable worldwide. In this study, the 217 cultivated radish accessions were collected and genotyped. To detect the genotypes of these accessions, a total of 24 structure variation (SV) markers distributed on...
Maize is an essential staple food, and its genetic diversity plays a central role in breeding programs aimed at developing climate-adapted cultivars. Constructing a representative core germplasm set is necessary for the efficient conservation and uti...
Fish germline stem cells (GSCs) are pivotal mediators in the transmission of genetic information across generations, possessing irreplaceable significance in aquatic germplasm protection and genetic breeding. Stable in vitro culture serves as an esse...
The dearth of information on the extent of genetic variability in cassava limits the genetic improvement of cassava in Sierra Leone. This study aimed at assessing the genetic variability and relationships within 103 cassava genotypes using agro-morph...
Drought is the most critical environmental factor across the continents affecting food security. Roots are the prime organs for water and nutrient uptake. Fine tuning between water uptake, efficient use and loss determines the genotypic response to w...
More than 5.9 million plant germplasm accessions currently conserved in over 850 national genebanks worldwide will accumulate deleterious mutations over long-term conservation. However, little is known about how mutations accumulate in germplasm unde...
Korean native pear germplasm is valuable for conservation and breeding, but long-term ex situ maintenance may result in accession redundancy and identity uncertainty. This study established simple sequence repeat (SSR) fingerprints, identified putati...
Velvet deer are not only a representative special economic animal but also an important part of livestock. With the increasing awareness of international competition for germplasm resources in China, more and more attention has been paid to the prote...
Citrus is affected by many diseases, and hence, the movement of citrus propagative materials is highly regulated in the USA. Currently used regulatory pathogen detection methods include biological and laboratory-based technologies, which are time-con...
Aphis craccivora is a major piercing–sucking insect pest in faba bean (Vicia faba L.) production and severely restricts yield and quality. To identify aphid-resistant genetic resources and clarify the key physiological and biochemical mechanism...
Wild kiwifruit germplasm can broaden breeding pools through complementary fruit-quality and stress-response traits. The Hubei Dabie Mountains contain heterogeneous habitats, but coordinated evaluation of their wild Actinidia resources remains limited...
Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is widely grown in sub-tropical and tropical areas and, as such, it is exposed to heatstress especially during the grain filling period (GFP). Global warming has further affected its production and productivity in t...
A world collection of 132 yellow mustard (Sinapis alba L.) accessions was characterized in a greenhouse to identify germplasm with polycotyledony and to assess the genetic segregation of tricot and tetracot seedlings in selfed S1 and S2 generations....
The United States Department of Agriculture/Agriculture Research Service/National Germplasm System (USDA/ARS/NGS) plant germplasm collections contain more than 600,000 different accessions of 16,289 species, including virtually all the ethnic and spe...
Assessing genetic distinctness and redundancy is an important part of plant germplasm characterization. Over the last decade, such assessment has become more feasible and informative, thanks to the advances in genomic analysis. An attempt was made he...
Exploring the phenotypic trait variation and diversity of Lycium ruthenicum germplasm resources can support selection, breeding, and genetic improvement, enhancing agricultural production. This study collected 213 wild Lycium ruthenicum seedlings fro...
The rapid spread of clubroot disease caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae threatens radish (Raphanus sativus) production in China because some cultivation types lack clubroot-resistant (CR) genes. However, few molecular markers for clubroot resistance...
Oats are an important grain-feeding crop with strong saline–alkali tolerance; however, the genetic mechanism of this tolerance is not clear, which hinders the development of oat varieties adapted to saline soils. In this study, the saline&ndash...
Rice is a globally important food crop, and phosphorus is an essential nutrient element for rice growth. In many of China’s arable lands, there is a deficiency in available phosphorus content. Therefore, screening and breeding rice germplasm re...
Research Highlights: This study, based on the first collection of cultivated Paeonia rockii (flare tree peony, FTP) germplasm across the main distribution area by our breeding desires, comprehensively evaluates these accessions by using phenotypic tr...
Soybean (Glycine max) is a native field crop in Northeast Asia. The National Agrobiodiversity Center (NAC) in Korea has conserved approximately 26,000 soybean germplasm and distributed them to researchers and growers. The phenotype traits of soybean...
Since the early 19th century, a substantial amount of jujube (Ziziphus spp.) germplasm has been introduced from China and Europe into the United States. However, due to a lack of passport data, cultivar mislabeling is common and the genetic backgroun...
Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) plays a vital economic and cultural role in many tropical and subtropical regions. A comprehensive review of the existing literature underscores that advanced biotechnologies are pivotal in unlocking the full potential of...
Onion (Allium cepa L.) is recognized globally as a crucial vegetable crop, prized not only for its culinary applications but also for its numerous health-promoting properties. With climate change relentlessly exerting mounting challenges to agricultu...
The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is a devastating pest of maize, and host plant resistance offers a sustainable alternative to chemical control. This study evaluated the resistance of the maize ger...
Persimmon fruits are brightly colored and nutritious and are fruits that contain large amounts of sugar, vitamins, mineral elements, and phenolic substances. The aim of this study was to explore the differences in fruit-sugar components of different...
This study focused on resistant starch (RS) from lotus, analyzing its content and structural characteristics across different lotus germplasms. Detection using the Dual-Wavelength Colorimetric Method revealed the following findings: The proportion of...
To clarify nutritional characteristic differences in mature seeds among flax germplasm resources, 30 accessions (YY01–YY30) were used as materials. Crude protein, 17 hydrolyzed amino acids, 37 fatty acids, crude fat, and mineral elements (Fe, Z...
Hovenia acerba is a precious medicinal and edible tree. We assessed the genetic variation of H. acerba quality traits and conducted a comprehensive germplasm resource evaluation to provide a theoretical basis for breeding edible, medicinal, and edibl...
The development of higher nutritional sorghum varieties requires the identification of high protein content germplasm that expands the genetic diversity of breeding programs. Therefore, a near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy method was developed to predi...
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