ReviewJournal of integrative plant biology2026
Crossover control: A key to unlocking genetic diversity in plant breeding.
Review in Journal of integrative plant biology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.
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- Plant biology for a changing world: Expert reviews on crop resilience, breeding, and emerging technologies.Journal of integrative plant biology · 2026Article
- Crossover control: A key to unlocking genetic diversity in plant breeding.Journal of integrative plant biology · 2026Review
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Abstract
During meiosis, crossovers between homologous chromosomes generate genetic diversity but are limited in number, widely spaced by interference, and biased toward gene-rich euchromatin while suppressed in pericentromeric heterochromatin. This constrained crossover patterning restricts the genetic variation available for plant breeding. Recent studies have identified key crossover regulators-including the anti-crossover helicases FANCM and RECQ4, the pro-crossover factor HEI10, and heterochromatin-organizing proteins-that can modulate crossover frequency and positioning, although the effects on fertility are species- and context-dependent. Manipulating these pathways offers a strategy to increase crossovers along chromosomes, including recombination-suppressed regions, thereby unlocking hidden genetic variation. Genetic and epigenetic control of crossover formation is emerging as a powerful tool to accelerate crop improvement and enhance genetic gain.
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