Pub Date : 2024-09-10DOI: 10.1007/s00122-024-04729-3
Xiaoyan Cheng, Guohua Zhou, Wei Chen, Lin Tan, Qishi Long, Fusheng Cui, Lei Tan, Guoxing Zou, Yong Tan
In the past century, there have been great achievements in identifying resistance (R) genes and quantitative trait loci (QTLs) as well as revealing the corresponding molecular mechanisms for resistance in rice to major diseases and insect pests. The introgression of R genes to develop resistant rice cultivars has become the most effective and eco-friendly method to control pathogens/insects at present. However, little attention has been paid to durable and broad-spectrum resistance, which determines the real applicability of R genes. Here, we summarize all the R genes and QTLs conferring durable and broad-spectrum resistance in rice to fungal blast, bacterial leaf blight (BLB), and the brown planthopper (BPH) in molecular breeding. We discuss the molecular mechanisms and feasible methods of improving durable and broad-spectrum resistance to blast, BLB, and BPH. We will particularly focus on pyramiding multiple R genes or QTLs as the most useful method to improve durability and broaden the disease/insect spectrum in practical breeding regardless of its uncertainty. We believe that this review provides useful information for scientists and breeders in rice breeding for multiple stress resistance in the future.
上个世纪,在鉴定水稻主要病虫害的抗性(R)基因和数量性状位点(QTLs)以及揭示相应的分子机制方面取得了巨大成就。引入 R 基因培育抗性水稻栽培品种已成为目前控制病原体/虫害最有效、最环保的方法。然而,人们很少关注持久和广谱的抗性,这决定了 R 基因的真正适用性。在此,我们总结了分子育种中赋予水稻对真菌稻瘟病、细菌性叶枯病(BLB)和褐斑病(BPH)持久和广谱抗性的所有 R 基因和 QTL。我们将讨论提高对稻瘟病、细菌性叶枯病和褐飞虱的持久和广谱抗性的分子机制和可行方法。我们将特别关注将多个 R 基因或 QTLs 排列成金字塔,作为在实际育种中提高耐久性和扩大病/虫谱的最有用的方法,而不考虑其不确定性。我们相信,本综述将为科学家和育种家今后进行水稻抗多种胁迫育种提供有用的信息。
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Key message: GhSOT (GH_D05G3950) plays a negative role in regulating plant height development by modulating the GA signaling. Plant height is an important indicator affecting mechanical harvesting for cotton. Therefore, understanding the genes associated with the plant height is crucial for cotton breeding and production. In this study, we used bulk segregant analysis sequencing to identify a new quantitative trait locu (QTL) called qPH5.1, which is linked to plant height. Local QTL mapping using seven kompetitive allele-specific PCR (KASP) markers and linkage analysis successfully narrowed down qPH5.1 to ~ 0.34 Mb region harbored five candidate genes. Subsequently, RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) analysis and examination of expression patterns revealed that GhSOT exhibited the highest likelihood of being the candidate gene responsible for the plant height at this locus. Seven SNP site variations were identified in the GhSOT promoter between the two parents, and Luciferase experiments confirmed that the promoter of GhSOT from cz3 enhances downstream gene expression more effectively. Additionally, suppression of GhSOT in cz3 resulted in the restoration of plant height, further emphasizing the functional significance of this gene. Application of exogenous gibberellin acid (GA) significantly restored plant height in cz3, as demonstrated by RNA-seq analysis and exogenous hormone treatment, which revealed alterations in genes associated with GA signaling pathways. These results reveal GhSOT is a key gene controlling plant height, which may affect plant height by regulating GA signaling.
{"title":"Fine-mapping of a major QTL controlling plant height by BSA-seq and transcriptome sequencing in cotton.","authors":"Chao Li, Longyu Huang, Yiwen Huang, Meng Kuang, Yuzhen Wu, Zhiying Ma, Xiaoqiong Fu","doi":"10.1007/s00122-024-04714-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00122-024-04714-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Key message: </strong>GhSOT (GH_D05G3950) plays a negative role in regulating plant height development by modulating the GA signaling. Plant height is an important indicator affecting mechanical harvesting for cotton. Therefore, understanding the genes associated with the plant height is crucial for cotton breeding and production. In this study, we used bulk segregant analysis sequencing to identify a new quantitative trait locu (QTL) called qPH5.1, which is linked to plant height. Local QTL mapping using seven kompetitive allele-specific PCR (KASP) markers and linkage analysis successfully narrowed down qPH5.1 to ~ 0.34 Mb region harbored five candidate genes. Subsequently, RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) analysis and examination of expression patterns revealed that GhSOT exhibited the highest likelihood of being the candidate gene responsible for the plant height at this locus. Seven SNP site variations were identified in the GhSOT promoter between the two parents, and Luciferase experiments confirmed that the promoter of GhSOT from cz3 enhances downstream gene expression more effectively. Additionally, suppression of GhSOT in cz3 resulted in the restoration of plant height, further emphasizing the functional significance of this gene. Application of exogenous gibberellin acid (GA) significantly restored plant height in cz3, as demonstrated by RNA-seq analysis and exogenous hormone treatment, which revealed alterations in genes associated with GA signaling pathways. These results reveal GhSOT is a key gene controlling plant height, which may affect plant height by regulating GA signaling.</p>","PeriodicalId":22955,"journal":{"name":"Theoretical and Applied Genetics","volume":"137 10","pages":"217"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142154981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Key message: A critical gene for leaf prickle development (LPD) in eggplant was mapped on chromosome E06 and was confirmed to be SmARF10B through RNA interference using a new genetic transformation technique called SACI developed in this study Prickles on eggplant pose challenges for agriculture and are undesirable in cultivated varieties. This study aimed to uncover the genetic mechanisms behind prickle formation in eggplant. Using the F2 and F2:3 populations derived from a cross between the prickly wild eggplant, YQ, and the prickle-free cultivated variety, YZQ, we identified a key genetic locus (LPD, leaf prickle development) on chromosome E06 associated with leaf prickle development through BSA-seq and QTL mapping. An auxin response factor gene, SmARF10B, was predicted as the candidate gene as it exhibited high expression in YQ's mature leaves, while being significantly low in YZQ. Downregulating SmARF10B in YQ through RNAi using a simple and efficient Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation method named Seedling Apical Cut Infection (SACI) developed in this study substantially reduced the size and density of leaf prickles, confirming the role of this gene in prickle development. Besides, an effective SNP was identified in SmARF10B, resulting in an amino acid change between YQ and YZQ. However, this SNP did not consistently correlate with prickle formation in eight other eggplant materials examined. This study sheds light on the pivotal role of SmARF10B in eggplant prickle development and introduces a new genetic transformation method for eggplant, paving the way for future research in this field.
{"title":"Map-based cloning of LPD, a major gene positively regulates leaf prickle development in eggplant.","authors":"Changjiao Ke, Wenxiang Guan, Jialong Jiang, Likun Huang, Hui Li, Wenjing Li, Yanyu Lin, Lihui Lin, Xiaofang Xie, Weiren Wu, Wenxia Gao, Yan Zheng","doi":"10.1007/s00122-024-04726-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00122-024-04726-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Key message: </strong>A critical gene for leaf prickle development (LPD) in eggplant was mapped on chromosome E06 and was confirmed to be SmARF10B through RNA interference using a new genetic transformation technique called SACI developed in this study Prickles on eggplant pose challenges for agriculture and are undesirable in cultivated varieties. This study aimed to uncover the genetic mechanisms behind prickle formation in eggplant. Using the F<sub>2</sub> and F<sub>2:3</sub> populations derived from a cross between the prickly wild eggplant, YQ, and the prickle-free cultivated variety, YZQ, we identified a key genetic locus (LPD, leaf prickle development) on chromosome E06 associated with leaf prickle development through BSA-seq and QTL mapping. An auxin response factor gene, SmARF10B, was predicted as the candidate gene as it exhibited high expression in YQ's mature leaves, while being significantly low in YZQ. Downregulating SmARF10B in YQ through RNAi using a simple and efficient Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation method named Seedling Apical Cut Infection (SACI) developed in this study substantially reduced the size and density of leaf prickles, confirming the role of this gene in prickle development. Besides, an effective SNP was identified in SmARF10B, resulting in an amino acid change between YQ and YZQ. However, this SNP did not consistently correlate with prickle formation in eight other eggplant materials examined. This study sheds light on the pivotal role of SmARF10B in eggplant prickle development and introduces a new genetic transformation method for eggplant, paving the way for future research in this field.</p>","PeriodicalId":22955,"journal":{"name":"Theoretical and Applied Genetics","volume":"137 10","pages":"216"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142154982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-05DOI: 10.1007/s00122-024-04731-9
Thomas Miedaner, Wera Eckhoff, Kerstin Flath, Anne-Kristin Schmitt, Philipp Schulz, Johannes Schacht, Philipp Boeven, Wessam Akel, Hubert Kempf, Paul Gruner
Key message: Stem rust resistance was mainly based on a few, already known resistance genes; for yellow rust resistance there was a combination of designated genes and minor QTLs. Yellow rust (YR) caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst) and stem rust (SR) caused by Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici (Pgt) are among the most damaging wheat diseases. Although, yellow rust has occurred regularly in Europe since the advent of the Warrior race in 2011, damaging stem rust epidemics are still unusual. We analyzed the resistance of seven segregating populations at the adult growth stage with the parents being selected for YR and SR resistances across three to six environments (location-year combinations) following inoculation with defined Pst and Pgt races. In total, 600 progenies were phenotyped and 563 were genotyped with a 25k SNP array. For SR resistance, three major resistance genes (Sr24, Sr31, Sr38/Yr17) were detected in different combinations. Additional QTLs provided much smaller effects except for a gene on chromosome 4B that explained much of the genetic variance. For YR resistance, ten loci with highly varying percentages of explained genetic variance (pG, 6-99%) were mapped. Our results imply that introgression of new SR resistances will be necessary for breeding future rust resistant cultivars, whereas YR resistance can be achieved by genomic selection of many of the detected QTLs.
关键信息:茎锈病的抗性主要基于几个已知的抗性基因;黄锈病的抗性则是指定基因和次要 QTLs 的组合。由条锈病菌(Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici,Pst)引起的黄锈病(YR)和由禾谷镰孢菌(Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici,Pgt)引起的茎锈病(SR)是危害最大的小麦病害之一。虽然自 2011 年 Warrior 种族出现以来,黄锈病在欧洲经常发生,但破坏性的茎锈病流行仍不常见。我们分析了七个分离群体在成株生长阶段的抗性,其亲本在接种确定的 Pst 和 Pgt 株系后,在三至六个环境(地点-年份组合)中进行了 YR 和 SR 抗性筛选。总共对 600 个后代进行了表型分析,并用 25k SNP 阵列对 563 个后代进行了基因分型。在 SR 抗性方面,以不同组合检测到三个主要抗性基因(Sr24、Sr31、Sr38/Yr17)。除了 4B 染色体上的一个基因能解释大部分遗传变异外,其他 QTL 的影响要小得多。在抗 YR 方面,绘制了 10 个基因座,其解释的遗传变异百分比(pG,6-99%)差异很大。我们的研究结果表明,要培育未来的抗锈病栽培品种,必须引入新的SR抗性,而YR抗性则可以通过对许多检测到的QTL进行基因组选择来实现。
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Pub Date : 2024-09-03DOI: 10.1007/s00122-024-04717-7
S Anjan Gowda, Hui Fang, Priyanka Tyagi, Fred Bourland, Jane Dever, Benjamin Todd Campbell, Jinfa Zhang, Abdelraheem Abdelraheem, Shilpa Sood, Don C Jones, Vasu Kuraparthy
Key message: A GWAS in an elite diversity panel, evaluated across 10 environments, identified genomic regions regulating six fiber quality traits, facilitating genomics-assisted breeding and gene discovery in upland cotton. In this study, an elite diversity panel of 348 upland cotton accessions was evaluated in 10 environments across the US Cotton Belt and genotyped with the cottonSNP63K array, for a genome-wide association study of six fiber quality traits. All fiber quality traits, upper half mean length (UHML: mm), fiber strength (FS: g tex-1), fiber uniformity (FU: %), fiber elongation (FE: %), micronaire (MIC) and short fiber content (SFC: %), showed high broad-sense heritability (> 60%). All traits except FE showed high genomic heritability. UHML, FS and FU were all positively correlated with each other and negatively correlated with FE, MIC and SFC. GWAS of these six traits identified 380 significant marker-trait associations (MTAs) including 143 MTAs on 30 genomic regions. These 30 genomic regions included MTAs identified in at least three environments, and 23 of them were novel associations. Phenotypic variation explained for the MTAs in these 30 genomic regions ranged from 6.68 to 11.42%. Most of the fiber quality-associated genomic regions were mapped in the D-subgenome. Further, this study confirmed the pleiotropic region on chromosome D11 (UHML, FS and FU) and identified novel co-localized regions on D04 (FU, SFC), D05 (UHML, FU, and D06 UHML, FU). Marker haplotype analysis identified superior combinations of fiber quality-associated genomic regions with high trait values (UHML = 32.34 mm; FS = 32.73 g tex-1; FE = 6.75%). Genomic analyses of traits, haplotype combinations and candidate gene information described in the current study could help leverage genetic diversity for targeted genetic improvement and gene discovery for fiber quality traits in cotton.
{"title":"Genome-wide association study of fiber quality traits in US upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.).","authors":"S Anjan Gowda, Hui Fang, Priyanka Tyagi, Fred Bourland, Jane Dever, Benjamin Todd Campbell, Jinfa Zhang, Abdelraheem Abdelraheem, Shilpa Sood, Don C Jones, Vasu Kuraparthy","doi":"10.1007/s00122-024-04717-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00122-024-04717-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Key message: </strong>A GWAS in an elite diversity panel, evaluated across 10 environments, identified genomic regions regulating six fiber quality traits, facilitating genomics-assisted breeding and gene discovery in upland cotton. In this study, an elite diversity panel of 348 upland cotton accessions was evaluated in 10 environments across the US Cotton Belt and genotyped with the cottonSNP63K array, for a genome-wide association study of six fiber quality traits. All fiber quality traits, upper half mean length (UHML: mm), fiber strength (FS: g tex<sup>-1</sup>), fiber uniformity (FU: %), fiber elongation (FE: %), micronaire (MIC) and short fiber content (SFC: %), showed high broad-sense heritability (> 60%). All traits except FE showed high genomic heritability. UHML, FS and FU were all positively correlated with each other and negatively correlated with FE, MIC and SFC. GWAS of these six traits identified 380 significant marker-trait associations (MTAs) including 143 MTAs on 30 genomic regions. These 30 genomic regions included MTAs identified in at least three environments, and 23 of them were novel associations. Phenotypic variation explained for the MTAs in these 30 genomic regions ranged from 6.68 to 11.42%. Most of the fiber quality-associated genomic regions were mapped in the D-subgenome. Further, this study confirmed the pleiotropic region on chromosome D11 (UHML, FS and FU) and identified novel co-localized regions on D04 (FU, SFC), D05 (UHML, FU, and D06 UHML, FU). Marker haplotype analysis identified superior combinations of fiber quality-associated genomic regions with high trait values (UHML = 32.34 mm; FS = 32.73 g tex<sup>-1</sup>; FE = 6.75%). Genomic analyses of traits, haplotype combinations and candidate gene information described in the current study could help leverage genetic diversity for targeted genetic improvement and gene discovery for fiber quality traits in cotton.</p>","PeriodicalId":22955,"journal":{"name":"Theoretical and Applied Genetics","volume":"137 9","pages":"214"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142120669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-02DOI: 10.1007/s00122-024-04709-7
Martina Bruschi, Matteo Bozzoli, Claudio Ratti, Giuseppe Sciara, Ellen Goudemand, Pierre Devaux, Danara Ormanbekova, Cristian Forestan, Simona Corneti, Sandra Stefanelli, Sara Castelletti, Elena Fusari, Jad B Novi, Elisabetta Frascaroli, Silvio Salvi, Dragan Perovic, Agata Gadaleta, Concepcion Rubies-Autonell, Maria Corinna Sanguineti, Roberto Tuberosa, Marco Maccaferri
Soil-borne cereal mosaic virus (SBCMV), the causative agent of wheat mosaic, is a Furovirus challenging wheat production all over Europe. Differently from bread wheat, durum wheat shows greater susceptibility and stronger yield penalties, so identification and genetic characterization of resistance sources are major targets for durum genetics and breeding. The Sbm1 locus providing high level of resistance to SBCMV was mapped in bread wheat to the 5DL chromosome arm (Bass in Genome 49:1140-1148, 2006). This excluded the direct use of Sbm1 for durum wheat improvement. Only one major QTL has been mapped in durum wheat, namely QSbm.ubo-2B, on the 2BS chromosome region coincident with Sbm2, already known in bread wheat as reported (Bayles in HGCA Project Report, 2007). Therefore, QSbm.ubo-2B = Sbm2 is considered a pillar for growing durum in SBCMV-affected areas. Herein, we report the fine mapping of Sbm2 based on bi-parental mapping and GWAS, using the Infinium 90 K SNP array and high-throughput KASP®. Fine mapping pointed out a critical haploblock of 3.2 Mb defined by concatenated SNPs successfully converted to high-throughput KASP® markers coded as KUBO. The combination of KUBO-27, wPt-2106-ASO/HRM, KUBO-29, and KUBO-1 allows unequivocal tracing of the Sbm2-resistant haplotype. The interval harbors 52 high- and 41 low-confidence genes, encoding 17 cytochrome p450, three receptor kinases, two defensins, and three NBS-LRR genes. These results pave the way for Sbm2 positional cloning. Importantly, the development of Sbm2 haplotype tagging KASP® provides a valuable case study for improving efficacy of the European variety testing system and, ultimately, the decision-making process related to varietal characterization and choice.
{"title":"Dissecting the genetic basis of resistance to Soil-borne cereal mosaic virus (SBCMV) in durum wheat by bi-parental mapping and GWAS.","authors":"Martina Bruschi, Matteo Bozzoli, Claudio Ratti, Giuseppe Sciara, Ellen Goudemand, Pierre Devaux, Danara Ormanbekova, Cristian Forestan, Simona Corneti, Sandra Stefanelli, Sara Castelletti, Elena Fusari, Jad B Novi, Elisabetta Frascaroli, Silvio Salvi, Dragan Perovic, Agata Gadaleta, Concepcion Rubies-Autonell, Maria Corinna Sanguineti, Roberto Tuberosa, Marco Maccaferri","doi":"10.1007/s00122-024-04709-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00122-024-04709-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Soil-borne cereal mosaic virus (SBCMV), the causative agent of wheat mosaic, is a Furovirus challenging wheat production all over Europe. Differently from bread wheat, durum wheat shows greater susceptibility and stronger yield penalties, so identification and genetic characterization of resistance sources are major targets for durum genetics and breeding. The Sbm1 locus providing high level of resistance to SBCMV was mapped in bread wheat to the 5DL chromosome arm (Bass in Genome 49:1140-1148, 2006). This excluded the direct use of Sbm1 for durum wheat improvement. Only one major QTL has been mapped in durum wheat, namely QSbm.ubo-2B, on the 2BS chromosome region coincident with Sbm2, already known in bread wheat as reported (Bayles in HGCA Project Report, 2007). Therefore, QSbm.ubo-2B = Sbm2 is considered a pillar for growing durum in SBCMV-affected areas. Herein, we report the fine mapping of Sbm2 based on bi-parental mapping and GWAS, using the Infinium 90 K SNP array and high-throughput KASP®. Fine mapping pointed out a critical haploblock of 3.2 Mb defined by concatenated SNPs successfully converted to high-throughput KASP® markers coded as KUBO. The combination of KUBO-27, wPt-2106-ASO/HRM, KUBO-29, and KUBO-1 allows unequivocal tracing of the Sbm2-resistant haplotype. The interval harbors 52 high- and 41 low-confidence genes, encoding 17 cytochrome p450, three receptor kinases, two defensins, and three NBS-LRR genes. These results pave the way for Sbm2 positional cloning. Importantly, the development of Sbm2 haplotype tagging KASP® provides a valuable case study for improving efficacy of the European variety testing system and, ultimately, the decision-making process related to varietal characterization and choice.</p>","PeriodicalId":22955,"journal":{"name":"Theoretical and Applied Genetics","volume":"137 9","pages":"213"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11369050/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142112311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-08-31DOI: 10.1007/s00122-024-04725-7
Ryo Matsushima, Hiroshi Hisano, June-Sik Kim, Rose McNelly, Naoko F Oitome, David Seung, Naoko Fujita, Kazuhiro Sato
Key message: The hvbe2a mutations restore the starch-deficient phenotype caused by the hvisa1 and hvflo6 mutations in barley endosperm. The genetic interactions among starch biosynthesis genes can be exploited to alter starch properties, but they remain poorly understood due to the various combinations of mutations to be tested. Here, we isolated two novel barley mutants defective in starch BRANCHING ENZYME 2a (hvbe2a-1 and hvbe2a-2) based on the starch granule (SG) morphology. Both hvbe2a mutants showed elongated SGs in the endosperm and increased resistant starch content. hvbe2a-1 had a base change in HvBE2a gene, substituting the amino acid essential for its enzyme activity, while hvbe2a-2 is completely missing HvBE2a due to a chromosomal deletion. Further genetic crosses with barley isoamylase1 mutants (hvisa1) revealed that both hvbe2a mutations could suppress defects in endosperm caused by hvisa1, such as reduction in starch, increase in phytoglycogen, and changes in the glucan chain length distribution. Remarkably, hvbe2a mutations also transformed the endosperm SG morphology from the compound SG caused by hvisa1 to bimodal simple SGs, resembling that of wild-type barley. The suppressive impact was in competition with floury endosperm 6 mutation (hvflo6), which could enhance the phenotype of hvisa1 in the endosperm. In contrast, the compound SG formation induced by the hvflo6 hvisa1 mutation in pollen was not suppressed by hvbe2a mutations. Our findings provide new insights into genetic interactions in the starch biosynthetic pathway, demonstrating how specific genetic alterations can influence starch properties and SG morphology, with potential applications in cereal breeding for desired starch properties.
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Pub Date : 2024-08-29DOI: 10.1007/s00122-024-04710-0
Salvatore Esposito, Samuela Palombieri, Paolo Vitale, Giuseppina Angione, Chiara D'Attilia, Francesca Taranto, Francesco Sestili, Pasquale De Vita
Key message: Two allelic variants of Pp-A3 and Pp-B1 were identified in purple durum wheat. Molecular markers at both loci were developed and validated on an independent panel, offering a breakthrough for wheat improvement. Purple wheats are a class of cereals with pigmented kernels of particular interest for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Although two complementary loci (Pp-B1 and Pp-A3), responsible for purple pericarp have been pinpointed in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), in durum wheat (Triticum durum Desf.) the causative genes along with functional and non-functional alleles are still unknown. Here, using a quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping approach on a RIL population derived from purple and non-purple durum wheat genotypes, we identified three major regions on chromosomes 2A, 3A, and 7B explaining the highest phenotypic variation (> 50%). Taking advantage of the Svevo genome, a MYB was reannotated on chromosome 7B and reported as a candidate for Pp-B1. An insertion of ~ 1.6 kb within the first exon led to a non-functional allele (TdPpm1b), whereas the functional allele (TdPpm1a) was characterized and released for the first time in durum wheat. Pp-A3 was instead identified as a duplicated gene, of which only one was functional. The promoter sequencing of the functional allele (TdPpb1a) revealed six 261-bp tandem repeats in purple durum wheat, whereas one unit (TdPpb1b) was found in the yellow once. Functional molecular markers at both loci were developed to precisely discriminate purple and not purple genotypes, representing a valuable resource for selecting superior purple durum lines at early growth stages. Overall, our results expand the understanding of the function of MYB and bHLH activators in durum wheat, paving new ways to explore cis-regulatory elements at the promoter level.
{"title":"Identification and development of functional markers for purple grain genes in durum wheat (Triticum durum Desf.).","authors":"Salvatore Esposito, Samuela Palombieri, Paolo Vitale, Giuseppina Angione, Chiara D'Attilia, Francesca Taranto, Francesco Sestili, Pasquale De Vita","doi":"10.1007/s00122-024-04710-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00122-024-04710-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Key message: </strong>Two allelic variants of Pp-A3 and Pp-B1 were identified in purple durum wheat. Molecular markers at both loci were developed and validated on an independent panel, offering a breakthrough for wheat improvement. Purple wheats are a class of cereals with pigmented kernels of particular interest for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Although two complementary loci (Pp-B1 and Pp-A3), responsible for purple pericarp have been pinpointed in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), in durum wheat (Triticum durum Desf.) the causative genes along with functional and non-functional alleles are still unknown. Here, using a quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping approach on a RIL population derived from purple and non-purple durum wheat genotypes, we identified three major regions on chromosomes 2A, 3A, and 7B explaining the highest phenotypic variation (> 50%). Taking advantage of the Svevo genome, a MYB was reannotated on chromosome 7B and reported as a candidate for Pp-B1. An insertion of ~ 1.6 kb within the first exon led to a non-functional allele (TdPpm1b), whereas the functional allele (TdPpm1a) was characterized and released for the first time in durum wheat. Pp-A3 was instead identified as a duplicated gene, of which only one was functional. The promoter sequencing of the functional allele (TdPpb1a) revealed six 261-bp tandem repeats in purple durum wheat, whereas one unit (TdPpb1b) was found in the yellow once. Functional molecular markers at both loci were developed to precisely discriminate purple and not purple genotypes, representing a valuable resource for selecting superior purple durum lines at early growth stages. Overall, our results expand the understanding of the function of MYB and bHLH activators in durum wheat, paving new ways to explore cis-regulatory elements at the promoter level.</p>","PeriodicalId":22955,"journal":{"name":"Theoretical and Applied Genetics","volume":"137 9","pages":"210"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142093900","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-08-29DOI: 10.1007/s00122-024-04716-8
Fengmin Wang, Tiantian Zhao, Yan Feng, Zengfa Ji, Qingsong Zhao, Qingmin Meng, Bingqiang Liu, Luping Liu, Qiang Chen, Jin Qi, Zhengge Zhu, Chunyan Yang, Jun Qin
<p><p>Soybean, a source of plant-derived lipids, contains an array of fatty acids essential for health. A comprehensive understanding of the fatty acid profiles in soybean is crucial for enhancing soybean cultivars and augmenting their qualitative attributes. Here, 180 F<sub>10</sub> generation recombinant inbred lines (RILs), derived from the cross-breeding of the cultivated soybean variety 'Jidou 12' and the wild soybean 'Y9,' were used as primary experimental subjects. Using inclusive composite interval mapping (ICIM), this study undertook a quantitative trait locus (QTL) analysis on five distinct fatty acid components in the RIL population from 2019 to 2021. Concurrently, a genome-wide association study (GWAS) was conducted on 290 samples from a genetically diverse natural population to scrutinize the five fatty acid components during the same timeframe, thereby aiming to identify loci closely associated with fatty acid profiles. In addition, haplotype analysis and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis were performed to predict candidate genes. The QTL analysis elucidated 23 stable QTLs intricately associated with the five fatty acid components, exhibiting phenotypic contribution rates ranging from 2.78% to 25.37%. In addition, GWAS of the natural population unveiled 102 significant loci associated with these fatty acid components. The haplotype analysis of the colocalized loci revealed that Glyma.06G221400 on chromosome 6 exhibited a significant correlation with stearic acid content, with Hap1 showing a markedly elevated stearic acid level compared with Hap2 and Hap3. Similarly, Glyma.12G075100 on chromosome 12 was significantly associated with the contents of oleic, linoleic, and linolenic acids, suggesting its involvement in fatty acid biosynthesis. In the natural population, candidate genes associated with the contents of palmitic and linolenic acids were predominantly from the fatty acid metabolic pathway, indicating their potential role as pivotal genes in the critical steps of fatty acid metabolism. Furthermore, genomic selection (GS) for fatty acid components was conducted using ridge regression best linear unbiased prediction based on both random single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and SNPs significantly associated with fatty acid components identified by GWAS. GS accuracy was contingent upon the SNP set used. Notably, GS efficiency was enhanced when using SNPs derived from QTL mapping analysis and GWAS compared with random SNPs, and reached a plateau when the number of SNP markers exceeded 3,000. This study thus indicates that Glyma.06G221400 and Glyma.12G075100 are genes integral to the synthesis and regulatory mechanisms of fatty acids. It provides insights into the complex biosynthesis and regulation of fatty acids, with significant implications for the directed improvement of soybean oil quality and the selection of superior soybean varieties. The SNP markers delineated in this study can be instrumental
大豆是植物源脂类的一种来源,含有一系列对健康至关重要的脂肪酸。全面了解大豆中的脂肪酸谱对于改良大豆品种和提高其品质属性至关重要。本文以栽培大豆品种'吉豆 12'和野生大豆'Y9'杂交产生的 180 个 F10 代重组近交系(RIL)为主要实验对象。本研究利用包容性复合间隔图谱(ICIM),在2019年至2021年期间对RIL群体中的五种不同脂肪酸组分进行了数量性状位点(QTL)分析。与此同时,在同一时间段内,还对来自遗传多样性自然群体的290个样本进行了全基因组关联研究(GWAS),对这五种脂肪酸成分进行了仔细研究,旨在找出与脂肪酸特征密切相关的位点。此外,还进行了单倍型分析和京都基因和基因组百科全书通路分析,以预测候选基因。QTL分析阐明了23个与五种脂肪酸组分密切相关的稳定QTL,其表型贡献率从2.78%到25.37%不等。此外,对自然群体的 GWAS 分析还发现了 102 个与这些脂肪酸成分相关的重要基因位点。对共定位位点的单倍型分析表明,6号染色体上的Glyma.06G221400与硬脂酸含量有显著相关性,与Hap2和Hap3相比,Hap1的硬脂酸含量明显升高。同样,第 12 号染色体上的 Glyma.12G075100 与油酸、亚油酸和亚麻酸的含量显著相关,表明它参与了脂肪酸的生物合成。在自然群体中,与棕榈酸和亚麻酸含量相关的候选基因主要来自脂肪酸代谢途径,表明它们可能是脂肪酸代谢关键步骤中的关键基因。此外,利用基于随机单核苷酸多态性(SNPs)和通过全球基因组研究发现的与脂肪酸成分显著相关的 SNPs 的脊回归最佳线性无偏预测,对脂肪酸成分进行了基因组选择(GS)。GS的准确性取决于所使用的SNP集。值得注意的是,与随机 SNP 相比,当使用 QTL 图谱分析和 GWAS 得出的 SNP 时,GS 效率有所提高,当 SNP 标记的数量超过 3,000 个时,GS 效率达到顶峰。因此,这项研究表明,Glyma.06G221400 和 Glyma.12G075100 是脂肪酸合成和调控机制中不可或缺的基因。该研究深入揭示了脂肪酸复杂的生物合成和调控机制,对定向改善大豆油品质和选育优良大豆品种具有重要意义。本研究中划定的 SNP 标记有助于建立一个有效的标记辅助选择和基因组学管道,以改善大豆的脂肪酸成分。
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Cauliflower is a distinct subspecies of the Brassica oleracea plants due to its specialized and edible floral organ. Cauliflower curd is composed of enlarged inflorescence meristems that developed by a series of precise molecular regulations. Based solely on the curd solidity, cauliflower is generally classified into two groups (compact-curd and loose-curd), where curd branch length acts as a crucial parameter to determine the curd morphological difference. Herein, to understand the genetic basis of curd branch development, we utilized a total of 298 inbred lines representing two groups of cauliflower to comprehensively investigate the causal genes and regulatory mechanisms. Phylogenetic and population structure analyses revealed that two subgroups could be further categorized into the compact-curd and the loose-curd groups, respectively. Integrating the genotype and phenotype data, we conducted a genome-wide association study for the length of the outermost branch (LOB) and secondary branch (LSB) of the curd. Sixty-four significant loci were identified that are highly associated with curd branch development. Evidence from genome-wide selective sweep analysis (FST and XP-EHH) narrowed down the major signal on chromosome 8 into an approximately 79 kb region which encodes eleven protein-coding genes. After further analysis of haplotypes, transcriptome profiling, and gene expression validation, we finally inferred that BOB08G028680, as a homologous counterpart of AtARR9, might be the causal gene for simultaneously regulating LOB and LSB traits in cauliflower. This result provides valuable information for improving curd solidity in future cauliflower breeding.
{"title":"Genome-wide association study and selective sweep analysis uncover candidate genes controlling curd branch length in cauliflower.","authors":"Yingxia Yang, Yutong Guo, Jing Wang, Wenjuan Cheng, Mingjie Lyu, Qian Wang, Jianjin Wu, Mingyan Hua, Weihua Zhang, Deling Sun, Xianhong Ge, Xingwei Yao, Rui Chen","doi":"10.1007/s00122-024-04719-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00122-024-04719-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cauliflower is a distinct subspecies of the Brassica oleracea plants due to its specialized and edible floral organ. Cauliflower curd is composed of enlarged inflorescence meristems that developed by a series of precise molecular regulations. Based solely on the curd solidity, cauliflower is generally classified into two groups (compact-curd and loose-curd), where curd branch length acts as a crucial parameter to determine the curd morphological difference. Herein, to understand the genetic basis of curd branch development, we utilized a total of 298 inbred lines representing two groups of cauliflower to comprehensively investigate the causal genes and regulatory mechanisms. Phylogenetic and population structure analyses revealed that two subgroups could be further categorized into the compact-curd and the loose-curd groups, respectively. Integrating the genotype and phenotype data, we conducted a genome-wide association study for the length of the outermost branch (LOB) and secondary branch (LSB) of the curd. Sixty-four significant loci were identified that are highly associated with curd branch development. Evidence from genome-wide selective sweep analysis (F<sub>ST</sub> and XP-EHH) narrowed down the major signal on chromosome 8 into an approximately 79 kb region which encodes eleven protein-coding genes. After further analysis of haplotypes, transcriptome profiling, and gene expression validation, we finally inferred that BOB08G028680, as a homologous counterpart of AtARR9, might be the causal gene for simultaneously regulating LOB and LSB traits in cauliflower. This result provides valuable information for improving curd solidity in future cauliflower breeding.</p>","PeriodicalId":22955,"journal":{"name":"Theoretical and Applied Genetics","volume":"137 9","pages":"209"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142081604","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}