The identification of marker-trait associations is instrumental in the development of breeding lines comprising favorable genetic variation. We use advanced statistical models based on Bayesian statistics to optimize association analyses that integrate and combine multi-environment trials and time-series with genetic variation of germplasm collections characterized by a large number of markers.

Genomic Selection
Genomic selection (GS) accelerates achieving genetic gain through shorter breeding cycles and is an alternative to marker-assisted selection. Genetwister implements new breeding schemes and methods that integrate GS for crop improvement.