Brian Ward

Works (9)

Updated: August 16th, 2025 05:04

2025 article

Trait mapping differentiates loci influencing spike and flag leaf glaucousness in wheat

Miller, D., Rivera‐Burgos, L., Guedira, M., DeWitt, N., Ward, B., Murphy, J. P., … Brown‐Guedira, G. (2025, July 26). The Plant Genome, Vol. 18.

By: D. Miller n, L. Rivera‐Burgos n, M. Guedira n, N. DeWitt*, B. Ward*, J. Murphy n, A. Hulse‐Kemp n , G. Brown‐Guedira n 

MeSH headings : Triticum / genetics; Quantitative Trait Loci; Plant Leaves / genetics; Chromosome Mapping; Phenotype; Chromosomes, Plant / genetics
topics (OpenAlex): Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology; Horticultural and Viticultural Research; Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 26, 2025

2023 article

Bearded or smooth? Awns improve yield when wheat experiences heat stress during grain fill in the southeastern United States

DeWitt, N., Lyerly, J., Guedira, M., Holland, J. B., Murphy, J. P., Ward, B. P., … Brown-Guedira, G. (2023, August 21). (S. Dreisigacker, Ed.). Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol. 74, pp. 6749–6759.

By: N. DeWitt*, J. Lyerly n, M. Guedira n, J. Holland n , J. Murphy n, B. Ward*, R. Boyles *, M. Mergoum* ...

Ed(s): S. Dreisigacker

author keywords: Awns; abiotic stress; gxe; phenology; reaction norm; wheat
MeSH headings : Triticum / genetics; Edible Grain; Phenotype; Heat-Shock Response; Southeastern United States
topics (OpenAlex): Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology; Genetics and Plant Breeding; Crop Yield and Soil Fertility
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 21, 2023

2022 article

Profiling of Fusarium head blight resistance QTL haplotypes through molecular markers, genotyping-by-sequencing, and machine learning

Winn, Z. J., Lyerly, J., Ward, B., Brown-Guedira, G., Boyles, R. E., Mergoum, M., … Murphy, J. P. (2022, July 24). Theoretical and Applied Genetics, Vol. 7.

By: Z. Winn n, J. Lyerly n, B. Ward*, G. Brown-Guedira n , R. Boyles *, M. Mergoum *, J. Johnson*, S. Harrison * ...

MeSH headings : Chromosome Mapping; Disease Resistance / genetics; Fusarium; Genotype; Haplotypes; Humans; Machine Learning; Plant Breeding; Plant Diseases / genetics; Quantitative Trait Loci
topics (OpenAlex): Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food; Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals; Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology
TL;DR: This research investigated whether QTL haplotypes can be accurately predicted using SNPs derived by genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) and indicated that machine learning may be utilized in breeding programs to accurately predict QTL Haplotypes in earlier generations. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 8, 2022

2021 article

Analysis of the primary sources of quantitative adult plant resistance to stripe rust in U.S. soft red winter wheat germplasm

Ward, B. P., Merrill, K., Bulli, P., Pumphrey, M., Mason, R. E., Mergoum, M., … Brown‐Guedira, G. (2021, February 17). The Plant Genome.

By: B. Ward*, K. Merrill n, P. Bulli *, M. Pumphrey *, R. Mason*, M. Mergoum*, J. Johnson*, S. Sapkota * ...

MeSH headings : Chromosome Mapping; Disease Resistance / genetics; Genome-Wide Association Study; Plant Breeding; Plant Diseases / genetics; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide; Quantitative Trait Loci; Triticum / genetics; United States
topics (OpenAlex): Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology; Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals; Genetics and Plant Breeding
TL;DR: Relatively few lines carry resistance alleles at all three loci, suggesting that there is a pre‐existing reservoir of enhanced stripe rust resistance that may be further exploited by regional breeding programs. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 8, 2021

2021 article

Predicting Fusarium Head Blight Resistance for Advanced Trials in a Soft Red Winter Wheat Breeding Program With Genomic Selection

Larkin, D. L., Mason, R. E., Moon, D. E., Holder, A. L., Ward, B. P., & Brown-Guedira, G. (2021, October 22). Frontiers in Plant Science, Vol. 10.

By: D. Larkin *, R. Mason*, D. Moon*, A. Holder*, B. Ward* & G. Brown-Guedira n 

author keywords: genomic selection; Fusarium head blight; wheat; resistance; multi-trait genomic selection; forward prediction
topics (OpenAlex): Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock; Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology; Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals; Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food
TL;DR: Overall, GS models were comparable, if not better than phenotypic selection for FHB resistance traits and shows that MTGS models can be effective for forward prediction when there are strong correlations between traits of interest and covariates in both training and validation populations. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 23, 2021

2020 article

Role of Effector-Sensitivity Gene Interactions and Durability of Quantitative Resistance to Septoria Nodorum Blotch in Eastern U.S. Wheat

Cowger, C., Ward, B., Brown-Guedira, G., & Brown, J. K. M. (2020, March 6). Frontiers in Plant Science, Vol. 11.

By: C. Cowger n , B. Ward n, G. Brown-Guedira n  & J. Brown *

author keywords: Parastagonospora nodorum; Septoria nodorum blotch; quantitative resistance; genotyping by sequencing; genome-wide association study; necrotrophic effectors; necrotrophic effector sensitivity genes
topics (OpenAlex): Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology; Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics; Plant Pathogens and Resistance
TL;DR: The evidence is reviewed that in this eastern region of the U.S., wheat cultivars have durable quantitative SNB resistance and Snn–NE interactions are of limited importance. (via Semantic Scholar)
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14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 27, 2020

2019 article

Genome-wide association studies for yield-related traits in soft red winter wheat grown in Virginia

Ward, B. P., Brown-Guedira, G., Kolb, F. L., Sanford, D. A. V., Tyagi, P., Sneller, C. H., & Griffey, C. A. (2019, February 22). PLoS ONE, Vol. 14.

By: B. Ward*, G. Brown-Guedira* , F. Kolb*, D. Sanford *, P. Tyagi n, C. Sneller *, C. Griffey *

MeSH headings : Chromosome Mapping; Crop Production; Edible Grain / classification; Edible Grain / genetics; Genetic Association Studies; Genetic Markers; Genome-Wide Association Study / methods; Genotype; Linkage Disequilibrium; Phenotype; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide; Quantitative Trait, Heritable; Seeds; Triticum / classification; Triticum / genetics; Virginia
topics (OpenAlex): Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology; Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals; Genetics and Plant Breeding
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 18, 2019

2019 article

Multienvironment and Multitrait Genomic Selection Models in Unbalanced Early‐Generation Wheat Yield Trials

Ward, B. P., Brown-Guedira, G., Tyagi, P., Kolb, F. L., Sanford, D. A. V., Sneller, C. H., & Griffey, C. A. (2019, February 21). Crop Science, Vol. 59, pp. 491–507.

By: B. Ward*, G. Brown-Guedira* , P. Tyagi n, F. Kolb*, D. Sanford *, C. Sneller *, C. Griffey *

topics (OpenAlex): Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock; Genetics and Plant Breeding; Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals
TL;DR: This work aims to provide real-time information about the phytochemical properties of wheat germplasm and aims to help scientists better understand its importance as a raw material for animal feed and human nutrition. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 2, 2019

2018 article

The Accuracy of Genomic Prediction between Environments and Populations for Soft Wheat Traits

Huang, M., Ward, B., Griffey, C., Sanford, D. V., McKendry, A., Brown-Guedira, G., … Sneller, C. (2018, September 6). Crop Science, Vol. 58, pp. 2274–2288.

By: M. Huang *, B. Ward n, C. Griffey *, D. Sanford *, A. McKendry*, G. Brown-Guedira* , P. Tyagi n, C. Sneller *

topics (OpenAlex): Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock; Genetics and Plant Breeding; Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 19, 2018

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