Yu Wang

Biotechnology Research Center, Cuixi Academy of Biotechnology, Zhuji, 311800, China
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Rice Genomics and Genetics, 2024, Vol. 15, No. 2   doi: 10.5376/rgg.2024.15.0006
Received: 10 Dec., 2023    Accepted: 14 Jan., 2024    Published: 27 Jan., 2024

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Wang Y., 2024, GWAS reveals progress in genes related to rice yield and quality, Rice Genomics and Genetics, 15(2): 48-57 (doi: 10.5376/rgg.2024.15.0006)

This study reviews the application progress of genome-wide association analysis (GWAS) in the study of genes related to rice yield and quality. This study further discusses the potential role and development direction of GWAS in rice breeding, especially its application prospects in precision breeding, multi-trait improvement, and adaptation to climate change. The importance of further understanding the rice genome, including studies of non-coding regions and epigenetic modifications, and the role of these studies in promoting the development of rice breeding technology are also discussed. In addition, this study also analyzed the challenges and opportunities facing rice genetic breeding, and pointed out that combining modern genetics technology, especially GWAS and gene editing technology, can effectively meet the challenges of improving disease resistance and meeting global food demand. Through GWAS analysis , researchers can accurately identify key genetic markers and genes related to rice yield and quality, providing a scientific basis for the cultivation of high-yield and high-quality rice varieties.

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS); Rice breeding; Yield improvement; Quality improvement; Genetic markers