… Grain Size Project CRISPR-based genome editing of grain size regulators for novel variation to increase wheat genetic yield potential PD: Wanlong Li Institution: South Dakota State University Co-PD: Bing Yang Institution: Iowa … a package of novel germplasm with enhanced grain yield potential and functional markers. Thus, this project will significantly contribute to IWYP’s goal to increase wheat yield by 50% by 2034. Primers used in this studyGene namePrimer name (F/R)Forward primer (5`-> 3`)Reverse primer (5`-> …
… Publications Hua L, Challa GS, Subramanian S, Gu X, Li W. 2018. Genome-wide identification of drought response genes in soybean seedlings and development of biomarkers for early diagnoses. Plant Mol Biol Rep. 2018 May 13. doi: 10.1007/s11105-018-1085-z. Li W, Yang B. 2017. Translational genomics of grain size … Challa GS, Bi C, Trick HN, Li W. 2015. W3 is a new wax locus that is essential for biosynthesis of β-diketone, development of glaucousness, and reduction of cuticle permeability in common wheat. PLoS One 10(10): e0140524. Zhang Z, Zhu H, Gill BS, Li W. 2015. Fine mapping and haplotyping of Br2 interval revealed genomic and population structure variation in … 205 doi:10.1186/1471-2229-12-205. Akhunov E, Sehgal S, Liang H, Wang S, Akhunova A, Kaur G, Li W, Forrest K, See D, Simkova H, Hayden M, Luo M, Farris J, Dolezel J, Gill BS. 2012. Comparative analysis of syntenic genes in grass genomes reveals accelerated rates of gene structure and coding sequence evolution in polyploid wheat. Plant Physiol. 161: 252-265. Sehgal …