Multi-locus genome-wide association studies reveal novel alleles for flowering time under vernalisation and extended photoperiod in a barley MAGIC population.

Key genes controlling flowering and interactions of different photoperiod alleles with various environments were identified in a barley MAGIC population. A new candidate gene for vernalisation requirements was also detected. Optimal flowering time has a major impact on grain yield in crop species, including the globally important temperate cereal crop barley (Hordeum vulgare L.

Fine mapping qGL2H, a major locus controlling grain length in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.).

A major grain length QTL on chromosome 2H was fine mapped to a 140.9 Kb region containing three genes. Increasing yield is an important target for barley breeding programs.

Fine mapping of qGL5H, a major grain length locus in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.).

A major grain length QTL on chromosome 5H was fine mapped from 180.5 to 1.7 Mb.

Hybridisation-based target enrichment of phenology genes to dissect the genetic basis of yield and adaptation in barley.

Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) is a major cereal grain widely used for livestock feed, brewing malts and human food. Grain yield is the most important breeding target for genetic improvement and largely depends on optimal timing of flowering.