Ziyang Min, Yongqi Li, Bo Sun, Jiajia Li, Qi Wu, Zhongyang Liu, Xiaoxia Han, Xinjun Hu
Abstract Flower colour, as an important morphological marker, plays an essential role in improving the identification efficiency of the purity seed in hybrid production. However, the molecular mechanism of white‐flower trait has not been reported in pumpkin ( Cucurbita moschata D.). In this study, we obtained a white‐flower mutant ( wf ) through the ethyl methane sulfonate (EMS) mutagenesis of inbred line N87 (yellow flower). F2 populations were then constructed by crossing wf mutant and N87 plant to fine map the genes controlling white‐flower trait in pumpkin. Phenotypic identification revealed that carotenoid content significantly decreased in the petals of wf mutants compared with N87 plants. Genetic analysis indicated that the white flower mutant trait was controlled by a single recessive gene, Cmowf . Using bulked segregant analysis and KASP phenotyping, Cmowf was mapped to a 762 kb region on chromosome 14 containing three annotated genes. Among them, a nonsynonymous single‐nucleotide polymorphisms mutation was identified only in CmoCh14G005820 gene, which encoded a DUF1997 family protein. Compared with CmoDUF1997 amino acid sequences between the wf mutants and N87 plants, the critical amino acid mutations (early termination of amino acids) occurred in wf mutants, so CmoCh14G005820 was predicted as a potential candidate for controlling the white‐flower trait. RNA‐sequencing analysis revealed that the expression of CmoCh14G005820 and most genes involved in carotenoid biosynthesis was significantly downregulated in wf mutants, whereas the expression of several genes responsible for carotenoid degradation was upregulated in wf mutants. This finding suggested that carotenoid metabolism may participate in the formation of flower colour in pumpkin. Overall, our results provided a theoretical basis for understanding the genetic mechanisms underlying white‐flower formation in pumpkin.
{"title":"Genetic analysis and characterisation of <i>Cmowf</i>, a gene controlling the white petal colour phenotype in pumpkin (<scp><i>Cucurbita moschata</i></scp> D)","authors":"Ziyang Min, Yongqi Li, Bo Sun, Jiajia Li, Qi Wu, Zhongyang Liu, Xiaoxia Han, Xinjun Hu","doi":"10.1111/pbr.13146","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/pbr.13146","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Flower colour, as an important morphological marker, plays an essential role in improving the identification efficiency of the purity seed in hybrid production. However, the molecular mechanism of white‐flower trait has not been reported in pumpkin ( Cucurbita moschata D.). In this study, we obtained a white‐flower mutant ( wf ) through the ethyl methane sulfonate (EMS) mutagenesis of inbred line N87 (yellow flower). F2 populations were then constructed by crossing wf mutant and N87 plant to fine map the genes controlling white‐flower trait in pumpkin. Phenotypic identification revealed that carotenoid content significantly decreased in the petals of wf mutants compared with N87 plants. Genetic analysis indicated that the white flower mutant trait was controlled by a single recessive gene, Cmowf . Using bulked segregant analysis and KASP phenotyping, Cmowf was mapped to a 762 kb region on chromosome 14 containing three annotated genes. Among them, a nonsynonymous single‐nucleotide polymorphisms mutation was identified only in CmoCh14G005820 gene, which encoded a DUF1997 family protein. Compared with CmoDUF1997 amino acid sequences between the wf mutants and N87 plants, the critical amino acid mutations (early termination of amino acids) occurred in wf mutants, so CmoCh14G005820 was predicted as a potential candidate for controlling the white‐flower trait. RNA‐sequencing analysis revealed that the expression of CmoCh14G005820 and most genes involved in carotenoid biosynthesis was significantly downregulated in wf mutants, whereas the expression of several genes responsible for carotenoid degradation was upregulated in wf mutants. This finding suggested that carotenoid metabolism may participate in the formation of flower colour in pumpkin. Overall, our results provided a theoretical basis for understanding the genetic mechanisms underlying white‐flower formation in pumpkin.","PeriodicalId":20228,"journal":{"name":"Plant Breeding","volume":"117 7","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135725216","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhaoyong Zeng, Shiyun Song, Jian Ma, Deyi Hu, Yinggang Xu, Yao Hou, Huangxin Chen, Yi Chen, Yuanfeng Huo, Yang Li, Xiaoyan Tang, Ting Lan, Xuesong Gao, Guangdeng Chen
Abstract Nitrogen (N) is an essential element for plant growth and development. The identification and utilization of N use efficiency (NUE) loci are essential for breeding high NUE cultivars. In this study, 15 NUE traits were measured in a recombinant inbred line population containing 121 lines derived from the cross between a cultivated barley (Baudin) and a wild barley (CN4027). The hydroponic culture was conducted with normal N and low N treatments in one‐time frame, and field trials were conducted with N sufficiency and N deficiency treatments in two growing seasons. Twenty‐two quantitative trait loci (QTLs) and four clusters were detected. Of them, the five stable QTLs Qgna.sau‐3H for grain N concentration, Qtna.sau‐3H for total N accumulation per plant, Qnhi.sau‐3H for N harvest index, Qnutegy.sau‐3H for N utilization efficiency for grain yield and Qanutedm.sau‐3H.1 for N utilization efficiency for aboveground dry matter were co‐located on chromosome 3H flanked by the markers bpb6282426 and bpb4786261 . These two novel QTL clusters simultaneously controlled NUE traits at the seedling and maturity stages. Some genes related to NUE traits in intervals of the major QTLs were predicted. The significant relationships between NUE traits and agronomic and physiological traits were detected and discussed. In conclusion, this study uncovers the most promising genomic regions for the marker‐assisted selection of NUE traits to improve NUE in barley.
{"title":"QTL mapping of nitrogen use efficiency traits at the seedling and maturity stages under different nitrogen conditions in barley (<scp><i>Hordeum vulgare</i></scp> L.)","authors":"Zhaoyong Zeng, Shiyun Song, Jian Ma, Deyi Hu, Yinggang Xu, Yao Hou, Huangxin Chen, Yi Chen, Yuanfeng Huo, Yang Li, Xiaoyan Tang, Ting Lan, Xuesong Gao, Guangdeng Chen","doi":"10.1111/pbr.13149","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/pbr.13149","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Nitrogen (N) is an essential element for plant growth and development. The identification and utilization of N use efficiency (NUE) loci are essential for breeding high NUE cultivars. In this study, 15 NUE traits were measured in a recombinant inbred line population containing 121 lines derived from the cross between a cultivated barley (Baudin) and a wild barley (CN4027). The hydroponic culture was conducted with normal N and low N treatments in one‐time frame, and field trials were conducted with N sufficiency and N deficiency treatments in two growing seasons. Twenty‐two quantitative trait loci (QTLs) and four clusters were detected. Of them, the five stable QTLs Qgna.sau‐3H for grain N concentration, Qtna.sau‐3H for total N accumulation per plant, Qnhi.sau‐3H for N harvest index, Qnutegy.sau‐3H for N utilization efficiency for grain yield and Qanutedm.sau‐3H.1 for N utilization efficiency for aboveground dry matter were co‐located on chromosome 3H flanked by the markers bpb6282426 and bpb4786261 . These two novel QTL clusters simultaneously controlled NUE traits at the seedling and maturity stages. Some genes related to NUE traits in intervals of the major QTLs were predicted. The significant relationships between NUE traits and agronomic and physiological traits were detected and discussed. In conclusion, this study uncovers the most promising genomic regions for the marker‐assisted selection of NUE traits to improve NUE in barley.","PeriodicalId":20228,"journal":{"name":"Plant Breeding","volume":"59 1-2","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136134970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. K. Khulbe, A. Pattanayak, Devender Sharma, G. S. Bisht, M. C. Pant
Abstract Liguleless mutants produce defective ligules and auricles and, consequently, have more upright leaves than their ligulate counterparts, making them useful genetic material for plant architectural studies. Besides, owing to the recessive nature and amenability of the liguleless trait to phenotyping at the seedling stage, liguleless mutants are popularly used for ‘proof‐of‐concept’ demonstration and assessment of haploid induction rate (HIR) of haploid inducer lines (HILs) in maize. The commonly used liguleless testers in maize are of temperate origin and are challenging to use and maintain under tropical/sub‐tropical conditions. In the present study, liguleless lines (V 601, V 602, V 603 and V 604) derived from crosses between agronomically superior locally adapted tropical ligulate lines (V 407 and CM 152) and liguleless donors of temperate origin (PDH‐3 and PDH‐8) were evaluated for different agro‐morphological traits. Liguleless line V 602 was also used as a tester to assess the HIR of haploid inducer line EC937890 (CIM2GTAILP2). The results showed a mean HIR of 12.42% for EC937890, consistent with the HIR reported in other studies, thus demonstrating the efficacy of V 602 as a tester for determining HIR. The agronomically superior liguleless maize lines reported in this study will, therefore, be a valuable resource for leaf architectural studies, assessment of HIR of candidate HILs and maintenance of high HIR in the HILs presently in wide use in the doubled haploid (DH) programmes. Additionally, these genetic stocks carry the liguleless trait in genetic backgrounds with known heterotic affinity with early maturity Indian public maize germplasm and, therefore, can be used directly as parents in hybrid development programmes.
{"title":"New liguleless (<i>lg2</i>) maize stocks: Genetic resources for leaf architectural and haploid induction rate assessment studies","authors":"R. K. Khulbe, A. Pattanayak, Devender Sharma, G. S. Bisht, M. C. Pant","doi":"10.1111/pbr.13147","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/pbr.13147","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Liguleless mutants produce defective ligules and auricles and, consequently, have more upright leaves than their ligulate counterparts, making them useful genetic material for plant architectural studies. Besides, owing to the recessive nature and amenability of the liguleless trait to phenotyping at the seedling stage, liguleless mutants are popularly used for ‘proof‐of‐concept’ demonstration and assessment of haploid induction rate (HIR) of haploid inducer lines (HILs) in maize. The commonly used liguleless testers in maize are of temperate origin and are challenging to use and maintain under tropical/sub‐tropical conditions. In the present study, liguleless lines (V 601, V 602, V 603 and V 604) derived from crosses between agronomically superior locally adapted tropical ligulate lines (V 407 and CM 152) and liguleless donors of temperate origin (PDH‐3 and PDH‐8) were evaluated for different agro‐morphological traits. Liguleless line V 602 was also used as a tester to assess the HIR of haploid inducer line EC937890 (CIM2GTAILP2). The results showed a mean HIR of 12.42% for EC937890, consistent with the HIR reported in other studies, thus demonstrating the efficacy of V 602 as a tester for determining HIR. The agronomically superior liguleless maize lines reported in this study will, therefore, be a valuable resource for leaf architectural studies, assessment of HIR of candidate HILs and maintenance of high HIR in the HILs presently in wide use in the doubled haploid (DH) programmes. Additionally, these genetic stocks carry the liguleless trait in genetic backgrounds with known heterotic affinity with early maturity Indian public maize germplasm and, therefore, can be used directly as parents in hybrid development programmes.","PeriodicalId":20228,"journal":{"name":"Plant Breeding","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135884585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abstract Plants grown at different latitudes perceive and interpret seasonal variations in day length (photoperiod) and exposure to cold winter temperatures (vernalization). These factors control the expression of various genes involved in flowering, depending on the variations in photoperiod and vernalization. Epigenetic regulatory systems have evolved in plants to process environmental signals. Gene expression is modified through chromatin remodelling and small RNAs in response to seasonal changes in both annual and perennial plants. Key regulators of flowering, such as FLOWERING LOCUS C (FLC) and FLOWERING LOCUS T (FT), interact with other floral regulatory factors and undergo chromatin remodelling in response to seasonal cues. The Polycomb repressive complex (PRC) controls the expression of flowering‐related genes in photoperiodic flowering regulation. FLC acts as a potent suppressor by down‐regulating the expression of genes that promote flowering. Methylation, particularly in the context of CHG, CG and CHH, plays a critical role in embryogenesis. This review briefly explores and describes the regulation of flowering mechanisms in response to day‐length variations, cold exposure (vernalization) and seed development in plants.
{"title":"Epigenetic‐based control of flowering and seed development in plants: A review","authors":"Danish Ibrar, Rafiq Ahmad, Zuhair Hasnain, Safia Gul, Afroz Rais, Shahbaz Khan","doi":"10.1111/pbr.13148","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/pbr.13148","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Plants grown at different latitudes perceive and interpret seasonal variations in day length (photoperiod) and exposure to cold winter temperatures (vernalization). These factors control the expression of various genes involved in flowering, depending on the variations in photoperiod and vernalization. Epigenetic regulatory systems have evolved in plants to process environmental signals. Gene expression is modified through chromatin remodelling and small RNAs in response to seasonal changes in both annual and perennial plants. Key regulators of flowering, such as FLOWERING LOCUS C (FLC) and FLOWERING LOCUS T (FT), interact with other floral regulatory factors and undergo chromatin remodelling in response to seasonal cues. The Polycomb repressive complex (PRC) controls the expression of flowering‐related genes in photoperiodic flowering regulation. FLC acts as a potent suppressor by down‐regulating the expression of genes that promote flowering. Methylation, particularly in the context of CHG, CG and CHH, plays a critical role in embryogenesis. This review briefly explores and describes the regulation of flowering mechanisms in response to day‐length variations, cold exposure (vernalization) and seed development in plants.","PeriodicalId":20228,"journal":{"name":"Plant Breeding","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135146178","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abstract When soybean seeds encounter low temperature during germination, the vigour and germination of soybean seeds are affected, which leads to a lack of seedlings and weak seedlings, resulting in yield reduction. In‐depth analysis of the genetic mechanism of soybean seed germination tolerance to low‐temperature stress and the cultivation of soybean‐tolerant varieties is the key to resisting low‐temperature stress at the germination stage. In the present study, a chromosome segment substitution line (CSSL) population constructed by wild soybean ZYD00006 and cultivated soybean SN14 was used to map three quantitative trait loci (QTLs). Five candidate genes were obtained by gene annotation, GO enrichment analysis and protein function prediction. The candidate genes were subjected to bioinformatics analysis, qRT‐PCR analysis, trypsin activity analysis and soluble protein content analysis. The results showed that the secondary and tertiary structures of the Glyma.09G162700 proteins were mutated. Within 0–72 h, the expression of Glyma.09G162700 in the two materials with different tolerances was consistent, and the change in trypsin activity was consistent with the change in protein expression. Through haplotype analysis, Glyma.09G162700 produced two haplotypes at −2420 bp. The germination rate (GR) and relative germination rate (RGR) of the two haplotypes were significantly different, indicating that the two haplotypes have wide applicability in soybean resources. In summary, Glyma.09G162700 may be a candidate gene for low‐temperature tolerance at the germination stage of soybean. These results provide an important theoretical basis and marker information for analysing the mechanism of low‐temperature tolerance in soybean germination stage and cultivating low‐temperature‐tolerant varieties.
{"title":"QTL mapping and candidate gene analysis of low‐temperature tolerance at the germination stage of soybean","authors":"Liping Zheng, Jianguo Xie, Xingmiao Sun, Yuhong Zheng, Fanfan Meng, Xuhong Fan, Guang Li, Yunfeng Zhang, Mingliang Wang, Ruo Zhou, Hongmei Qiu, Shuming Wang, Hongwei Jiang","doi":"10.1111/pbr.13145","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/pbr.13145","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract When soybean seeds encounter low temperature during germination, the vigour and germination of soybean seeds are affected, which leads to a lack of seedlings and weak seedlings, resulting in yield reduction. In‐depth analysis of the genetic mechanism of soybean seed germination tolerance to low‐temperature stress and the cultivation of soybean‐tolerant varieties is the key to resisting low‐temperature stress at the germination stage. In the present study, a chromosome segment substitution line (CSSL) population constructed by wild soybean ZYD00006 and cultivated soybean SN14 was used to map three quantitative trait loci (QTLs). Five candidate genes were obtained by gene annotation, GO enrichment analysis and protein function prediction. The candidate genes were subjected to bioinformatics analysis, qRT‐PCR analysis, trypsin activity analysis and soluble protein content analysis. The results showed that the secondary and tertiary structures of the Glyma.09G162700 proteins were mutated. Within 0–72 h, the expression of Glyma.09G162700 in the two materials with different tolerances was consistent, and the change in trypsin activity was consistent with the change in protein expression. Through haplotype analysis, Glyma.09G162700 produced two haplotypes at −2420 bp. The germination rate (GR) and relative germination rate (RGR) of the two haplotypes were significantly different, indicating that the two haplotypes have wide applicability in soybean resources. In summary, Glyma.09G162700 may be a candidate gene for low‐temperature tolerance at the germination stage of soybean. These results provide an important theoretical basis and marker information for analysing the mechanism of low‐temperature tolerance in soybean germination stage and cultivating low‐temperature‐tolerant varieties.","PeriodicalId":20228,"journal":{"name":"Plant Breeding","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135581595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuhan Liu, Kang Ning, Shuting Chen, Menachem Moshelion, Pei Xu
Abstract Amidst global climate warming, the urgency to enhance crop drought resistance has reached unprecedented levels. However, the achievement of superior drought‐resistant crop varieties, despite substantial research investments, remains constrained. This limited success in transitioning from the laboratory to the field can be partly attributed to the disparity between evaluating biological and agronomic drought resistance (ADR). ADR places emphasis on minimizing yield losses during drought conditions and maintaining robust performance under normal circumstances. Here, we present a comprehensive overview of ADR genes reported during the past decades, categorized based on their yield performance under both drought and standard growth conditions. We highlight 23 genes from grain and legume crops, providing insight into their working mechanisms. Particularly, we delve into their efficacy in improving yields predominantly through transgenic approaches in field conditions. Furthermore, we briefly touch upon the adoption of emerging phenomics technologies, which can streamline the discovery and application of ADR genes. This review is poised to serve the breeding community, aiding in the selection of appropriate target genes to augment crop drought resistance.
{"title":"Potential breeding target genes for enhancing agronomic drought resistance: A yield‐survival balance perspective","authors":"Yuhan Liu, Kang Ning, Shuting Chen, Menachem Moshelion, Pei Xu","doi":"10.1111/pbr.13144","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/pbr.13144","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Amidst global climate warming, the urgency to enhance crop drought resistance has reached unprecedented levels. However, the achievement of superior drought‐resistant crop varieties, despite substantial research investments, remains constrained. This limited success in transitioning from the laboratory to the field can be partly attributed to the disparity between evaluating biological and agronomic drought resistance (ADR). ADR places emphasis on minimizing yield losses during drought conditions and maintaining robust performance under normal circumstances. Here, we present a comprehensive overview of ADR genes reported during the past decades, categorized based on their yield performance under both drought and standard growth conditions. We highlight 23 genes from grain and legume crops, providing insight into their working mechanisms. Particularly, we delve into their efficacy in improving yields predominantly through transgenic approaches in field conditions. Furthermore, we briefly touch upon the adoption of emerging phenomics technologies, which can streamline the discovery and application of ADR genes. This review is poised to serve the breeding community, aiding in the selection of appropriate target genes to augment crop drought resistance.","PeriodicalId":20228,"journal":{"name":"Plant Breeding","volume":"161 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136313558","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yaritza Rodríguez‐Llanes, Daisy Pérez‐Brito, Anuar Magaña‐Álvarez, Alberto Cortés‐Velázquez, Adolfo Guzmán‐Antonio, Javier O. Mijangos‐Cortés, Lourdes G. Iglesias‐Andreu, Adriana Canto‐Flick, Gema Pijeira‐Fernández, Nancy Santana‐Buzzy
Abstract The objective of this work was to obtain high‐yielding F 1 hybrids of the habanero pepper, using 10 outstanding parents in a line‐tester genetic design. General combinatorial ability and specific combinatorial ability were evaluated in the parents' and the hybrids F 1 obtained, respectively. Heterosis was determined in the 18 hybrids obtained. The technique of HPLC was used to evaluate the capsaicin content in the fruit of 10 parents and 18 hybrids of habanero pepper. The DNA profiles were analysed as part of the characterization of the germplasm of the species conserved at the CICY. Furthermore, the molecular variation of the genotypes under investigation was assessed using eight SSR and nine ISSR markers. The results showed the presence of substantial morphoagronomic and molecular variability among the habanero pepper genotypes evaluated. Genetic similarities of 83%–93% between parents and 76%–94% between hybrids were found. The most productive hybrids were H8, H10 and H19 with 3.13 to 4.29 kg/plant, respectively, these came from crosses where RNJ‐04 (P26) as the male parent and the hybrid H60 (4.92 kg/plant) that comes from the male parent RES‐08 (P30). Likewise, the H7 hybrid had the highest capsaicin content (128.41 mg/g dry weight, 960,687.00 SHU). Hybrids H43 with 114.39 mg/g DW and 90,444.30 SHU, and H51 with 11.61 mg/g DW and 934,745.07 SHU respectively, also stood out.
{"title":"Combinatory ability and heterosis for quantitative traits related to productivity and the pungency in F<sub>1</sub> hybrids of habanero pepper (<scp><i>Capsicum chinense</i></scp> Jacq.)","authors":"Yaritza Rodríguez‐Llanes, Daisy Pérez‐Brito, Anuar Magaña‐Álvarez, Alberto Cortés‐Velázquez, Adolfo Guzmán‐Antonio, Javier O. Mijangos‐Cortés, Lourdes G. Iglesias‐Andreu, Adriana Canto‐Flick, Gema Pijeira‐Fernández, Nancy Santana‐Buzzy","doi":"10.1111/pbr.13143","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/pbr.13143","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The objective of this work was to obtain high‐yielding F 1 hybrids of the habanero pepper, using 10 outstanding parents in a line‐tester genetic design. General combinatorial ability and specific combinatorial ability were evaluated in the parents' and the hybrids F 1 obtained, respectively. Heterosis was determined in the 18 hybrids obtained. The technique of HPLC was used to evaluate the capsaicin content in the fruit of 10 parents and 18 hybrids of habanero pepper. The DNA profiles were analysed as part of the characterization of the germplasm of the species conserved at the CICY. Furthermore, the molecular variation of the genotypes under investigation was assessed using eight SSR and nine ISSR markers. The results showed the presence of substantial morphoagronomic and molecular variability among the habanero pepper genotypes evaluated. Genetic similarities of 83%–93% between parents and 76%–94% between hybrids were found. The most productive hybrids were H8, H10 and H19 with 3.13 to 4.29 kg/plant, respectively, these came from crosses where RNJ‐04 (P26) as the male parent and the hybrid H60 (4.92 kg/plant) that comes from the male parent RES‐08 (P30). Likewise, the H7 hybrid had the highest capsaicin content (128.41 mg/g dry weight, 960,687.00 SHU). Hybrids H43 with 114.39 mg/g DW and 90,444.30 SHU, and H51 with 11.61 mg/g DW and 934,745.07 SHU respectively, also stood out.","PeriodicalId":20228,"journal":{"name":"Plant Breeding","volume":"187 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136309214","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abstract Fusarium wilt (FW), caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici ( Fol ), has impacted global tomato production. This study aims to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and candidate genes associated with FW resistance against different Fol isolates in tomato accessions using genome‐wide association studies (GWAS). Ninety‐four tomato accessions were evaluated for FW resistance and subjected to GWAS analysis. Broad‐spectrum tomato accessions demonstrated resistance to Fol in at least two isolates, exhibiting a disease severity index (DSI) of 0%. Thirty‐two SNP loci were significantly linked to the DSI of Fol isolates TFPK401, BK2269 and NP‐T4, clustering on chromosome 6. Among these, 12 common significant SNPs were associated with the DSI of at least two Fol isolates, while four unique SNPs were specific to TFPK401 or NP‐T4. Furthermore, candidate genes associated with disease response to Fol infection were identified within a 37.9–41 Mb region flanking the SNPs. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of resistance mechanisms against Fol infection in tomatoes, potentially aiding the development of effective breeding strategies for Fusarium wilt resistance.
摘要由番茄枯萎病(Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici, Fol)引起的番茄枯萎病(Fusarium wilt, FW)严重影响了全球番茄生产。本研究旨在利用全基因组关联研究(GWAS)鉴定番茄材料中与不同Fol菌株抗FW相关的单核苷酸多态性(SNPs)和候选基因。对94份番茄材料进行了FW抗性评估,并进行了GWAS分析。广谱番茄在至少两个分离株中表现出对Fol的抗性,显示出疾病严重程度指数(DSI)为0%。32个SNP位点与Fol分离株TFPK401、BK2269和NP‐T4的DSI显著相关,聚集在6号染色体上。其中,12个共同的显著snp与至少两个Fol分离株的DSI相关,而4个独特的snp特异于TFPK401或NP‐T4。此外,在SNPs两侧的37.9-41 Mb区域内发现了与Fol感染的疾病反应相关的候选基因。这些发现有助于更深入地了解番茄对枯萎病的抗性机制,可能有助于开发有效的抗枯萎病育种策略。
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Shaun J. Clare, Ryan M. King, Michael Hardigan, M. Dossett, S. Montanari, D. Chagné, Cherie Ochsenfeld, Caitlin Britton, Ryan Rapp, N. Bassil
Red raspberry is an economically important horticultural crop that is known for its fruit's sweet flavour and nutritional value. A reliable and economic genotyping platform is needed to facilitate clonal/variety identification. Previous attempts for clonal identification utilized morphological traits or low‐throughput, difficult to score dinucleotide‐containing simple sequence repeat molecular markers. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), despite having lower allelic diversity, are numerous across the genome and more easily converted to high‐throughput assays restoring differential power. In this study, we use the kompetitive allele‐specific PCR (KASP™) chemistry, an affordable and high‐throughput platform, to develop a panel of SNPs to distinguish a diverse collection of red raspberry accessions for clonal identification. The panel consists of 48 KASP assays that show high concordance with whole genome sequencing, allelic balance, and recovery rate and a minimal set of 24 assays that distinguished the same accessions differentiated by the larger panel.
{"title":"Development of KASP fingerprinting panel for clonal identification in red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.)","authors":"Shaun J. Clare, Ryan M. King, Michael Hardigan, M. Dossett, S. Montanari, D. Chagné, Cherie Ochsenfeld, Caitlin Britton, Ryan Rapp, N. Bassil","doi":"10.1111/pbr.13141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/pbr.13141","url":null,"abstract":"Red raspberry is an economically important horticultural crop that is known for its fruit's sweet flavour and nutritional value. A reliable and economic genotyping platform is needed to facilitate clonal/variety identification. Previous attempts for clonal identification utilized morphological traits or low‐throughput, difficult to score dinucleotide‐containing simple sequence repeat molecular markers. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), despite having lower allelic diversity, are numerous across the genome and more easily converted to high‐throughput assays restoring differential power. In this study, we use the kompetitive allele‐specific PCR (KASP™) chemistry, an affordable and high‐throughput platform, to develop a panel of SNPs to distinguish a diverse collection of red raspberry accessions for clonal identification. The panel consists of 48 KASP assays that show high concordance with whole genome sequencing, allelic balance, and recovery rate and a minimal set of 24 assays that distinguished the same accessions differentiated by the larger panel.","PeriodicalId":20228,"journal":{"name":"Plant Breeding","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44004367","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. Okori, J. Mwololo, W. Munthali, O. Madzonga, H. Charlie, S. Elirehema, N. Rao, Jumbo M. Bright, M. Siambi, M. Bekunda
Agriculture in Sub‐Saharan Africa is primarily smallholder‐based, employing up to 60% of the workforce and accounting for 14%–23% of GDP. The smallholders grow crops for domestic and off‐farm markets, necessitating crop variety attributes for which trait mismatches may limit adoption. Indeed, improved variety adoption is varied and limited, especially for self‐pollinated crops, in part due to the mismatch in characteristics of commercialised varieties. The international research community leads breeding of varieties for under‐invested crops, especially legumes. These varieties are often resilient and productive, but the dynamisms in target agri‐food systems may limit their relevance. Gaining a better understanding of the trait profiles that crop value chain actors consider will increase their adoption. This study combined multi‐location trials and participatory variety selection (PVS) of pigeon pea and groundnut across different environments to evaluate the efficacy of both processes in the breeding of desired varieties. The present study shows improvement in the new materials regarding performance and preference by farmers. Additionally, PVS showed that men prioritised productivity and market‐enhancing traits, whereas women ranked food security traits highest.
{"title":"Breeding dryland legumes for diverse needs: Using multi‐location trials and participatory variety selection to develop farmer‐preferred groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) and pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) varieties","authors":"P. Okori, J. Mwololo, W. Munthali, O. Madzonga, H. Charlie, S. Elirehema, N. Rao, Jumbo M. Bright, M. Siambi, M. Bekunda","doi":"10.1111/pbr.13140","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/pbr.13140","url":null,"abstract":"Agriculture in Sub‐Saharan Africa is primarily smallholder‐based, employing up to 60% of the workforce and accounting for 14%–23% of GDP. The smallholders grow crops for domestic and off‐farm markets, necessitating crop variety attributes for which trait mismatches may limit adoption. Indeed, improved variety adoption is varied and limited, especially for self‐pollinated crops, in part due to the mismatch in characteristics of commercialised varieties. The international research community leads breeding of varieties for under‐invested crops, especially legumes. These varieties are often resilient and productive, but the dynamisms in target agri‐food systems may limit their relevance. Gaining a better understanding of the trait profiles that crop value chain actors consider will increase their adoption. This study combined multi‐location trials and participatory variety selection (PVS) of pigeon pea and groundnut across different environments to evaluate the efficacy of both processes in the breeding of desired varieties. The present study shows improvement in the new materials regarding performance and preference by farmers. Additionally, PVS showed that men prioritised productivity and market‐enhancing traits, whereas women ranked food security traits highest.","PeriodicalId":20228,"journal":{"name":"Plant Breeding","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46815045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}