Novel Strategies in Integrating Genomic Selection into the Broad Genomics-Assisted Breeding Framework

A set of pioneering research have established the theoretical foundation of genomic selection. Genotyping-by-Sequencing (GBS) significantly reduced the cost of obtaining marker data. Together with array-based genotyping, these advances make regular GS of complex traits possible in many research programs. Besides embedding prediction procedure in the actual breeding populations, various other applications of GS include cultivar/inbred/individual performance prediction, hybrid combination prediction, parental selection, germplasm utilization, across environment prediction, and wild introgression. What are the key areas to make further progress? In this talk, we will review the current research, present several examples, and offer perspectives.