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ABSTRACT: Genetic factors controlling quantitative inheritance of grain yield and its components have been intensively investigated
during recent decades using diverse populations in maize (Zea mays L.). Notwithstanding this, quantitative trait loci (QTL) for kernel row number (KRN) with large and consistent effect have
not been identified. In this study, a linkage map of 150 simple sequence repeat (SSR) loci was constructed by using a population
of 500 F2 individuals derived from a cross between elite inbreds Ye478 and Dan340. The linkage map spanned a total of 1478cM
with an average interval of 10.0cM. A total of 397 F2:3 lines were evaluated across seven diverse environments for mapping
QTL for KRN. Some QTL for grain yield and its components had previously been confirmed with this population across environments.
A total of 13 QTL for KRN were identified, with each QTL explaining from 3.0 to 17.9% of phenotypic variance. The gene action
for KRN was mainly additive to partial dominance. A large-effect QTL (qkrn7) with partial dominance effect accounting for 17.9% of the phenotypic variation for KRN was identified on chromosome 7 near
marker umc1865 with consistent gene effect across seven diverse environments. This study has laid a foundation for map-based
cloning of this major QTL and for developing molecular markers for marker-assisted selection of high KRN.
KeywordsKernel row numbers–Quantitative trait loci–Mapping–Maize–Major QTL
Molecular Breeding 05/2012; 28(2):143-152. · 2.85 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The development of genomics and bioinformatics offers new tools for comparative gene mapping. In this paper, an integrated QTL map for Sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV) resistance in maize was constructed by compiling a total of 81 QTL loci available with the Genetic Map IBM2 2005 Neighbors as reference. These 81 QTL loci were scattered on 7 chromosomes of maize, and most of them was clustered on chromosome 3 and 6. By using meta- analysis method, we identified one and two "consensus QTLs" on chromosomes 3 and 6, respectively. These three QTLs cover the genetic distances of 6.44 cM, 6.16 cM and 27.48 cM on the genetic map IBM2 2005 Neighbors, respectively. Four positional candidate resistant genes were identified within the "consensus QTL" on chromosome 3 via comparative genomics strategy. These results suggested that application of the combined meta-analysis within a species with sequence homologous comparison in a related model plant is an efficient approach to identify the major QTL and its candidate gene(s) for the target traits. The results of this study provided useful information for identifying and cloning of the major gene(s) conferring resistance to SCMV in maize.
Hereditas (Beijing) 02/2008; 30(1):101-8.
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ABSTRACT: Simple sequence repeats (SSRs) and amplified fragment length polymorphisms (AFLPs) have become the most important markers for molecular mapping. Primarily based on restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) markers, extensive linkage maps of maize had been developed. To construct a near-saturated genetic linkage map, an expanded maize genetic linkage map was constructed using a population of 234 F2 individuals derived from a cross of X178 and B73 base on an essential SSR framework map of maize. The level of polymorphisms and genetic properties of SSR and AFLP markers were characterized. A total of 249 markers consisting of 130 SSRs and 119 AFLPs have been landed on 10 chromosomes of maize. The 249-locus map spanned 1 659.3 centi-morgans (cM) and had a mean density of 6.66 cM. This mapping population and related information should connect further research involving analysis of quantitative trait loci, comparative genomics, and heterosis. Moreover, in many studies, AFLPs were analyzed on the basis of the presence or absence of a band on the electrophoresis gels. A new method based on double polymorphic bands of co-dominant scoring of AFLPs was explored according to the similarity of loci amplified from AFLP enzyme combination.
Acta Genetica Sinica 10/2005; 32(9):960-8.
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ABSTRACT: The integration QTL map for gray leaf spot resistance in maize was constructed by compiling a total of 57 QTLs available with genetic map IBM2 2005 neighbors as reference. Twenty-six “real QTLs” and seven consensus QTLs were identified by refining these 57 QTLs using overview and meta-analysis approaches. Seven consensus QTLs were found on chromosomes 1.06, 2.06, 3.04, 4.06, 4.08, 5.03, and 8.06, and the map coordinates were 552.53, 425.72, 279.20, 368.97, 583.21, 308.68 and 446.14 cM, respectively. Using a synteny conservation approach based on comparative mapping between the maize genetic map and rice physical map, a total of 69 rice and maize resistance genes collected from websites Gramene and MaizeGDB were projected onto the maize genetic map IBM2 2005 neighbors, and 2 (Rgene32, ht1), 4 (Rgene5, rp3, scmv2, wsm2), and 4 (ht2, Rgene6, Rgene8 and Rgene7) positional candidate genes were found in three consensus QTLs on chromosomes 2.06, 3.04, and 8.06, respectively. The results suggested that the combination of meta-analysis of gray leaf spot in maize and sequence homologous comparison between maize and rice could be an efficient strategy for identifying major QTLs and corresponding candidate genes for the gray leaf spot.
Agricultural Sciences in China.
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ABSTRACT: Head smut of maize (Zea mays L.), which was caused by Sporisorium reiliana, occurred in most of the maize growing areas of the world. The purpose of this study was to develop SCAR markers for map-based cloning of resistance genes and MAS. Two sets of BC3 progenies, one (BC3Q) derived from the cross Qi319 (resistance) × Huangzao 4 (susceptible), the other (BC3M) from Mo17 (resistance) × Huangzao 4 (susceptible), were generated. Huangzao 4 was the recurrent parent in both progenies. A combination of BSA (bulked segregant analysis) with AFLP (amplified fragment length polymorphism) method was applied to map the genes involving the resistance to S. reiliana, and corresponding resistant and susceptible bulks and their parental lines were used for screening polymorphic AFLP primer pairs. One fragment of P13M61–152 was converted into SCAR (sequence charactered amplified fragment) marker S130. The marker was mapped at chromosome bin 2.09, the interval of a major QTL region previously reported to contribute to S. reiliana resistance. Furthermore, S130 was highly associated with resistance to S. reiliana, and could be useful for marker-assisted selection and facilitate map-based cloning of resistance genes.
Agricultural Sciences in China.
