International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium

The wheat code is finally cracked

The International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium has published the reference genome of bread wheat, enabling breeders to identify genes and regulatory elements underlying complex traits. This achievement will boost wheat improvement, similar to maize and rice after their reference sequences were produced.

SourceInternational Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium·JournalScience·DateAug 16, 2018

Genetic blueprint of bread wheat genome unveiled

The International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium has released a genetic blueprint for bread wheat, enabling researchers to rapidly locate specific genes on individual chromosomes. This milestone brings the organization closer to its goal of obtaining a complete reference sequence of the hexaploid bread wheat genome within three years.

SourceInternational Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium·JournalScience·DateJul 17, 2014