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Istaitieh M, Yoosefzadeh Najafabadi M, Edwards AM, Todd J, Van Acker R, Rajcan I. Genetic study for seed germination and shattering in Euphorbia lagascae in response to different seed treatments. Heliyon 2024; 10:e27975. [PMID: 38560240 PMCID: PMC10979140 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Euphorbia lagascae Spreng is a promising emerging oilseed crop, with its seed oil accounting for approximately 50% of the seed weight. Euphorbia oil contains a significant amount of vernolic acid, comprising two-thirds of its composition, which boasts various industrial applications, including acting as a stabilizer-plasticizer and natural dye. However, this species was known to have a high degree of seed-shattering and a low germination rate, which act as two important barriers to large-scale production and exploitation. Therefore, the objective of this study is to determine the genetic control of seed germination and seed-shattering traits in order to develop a reliable pipeline that would be applicable for industries and breeders to select superior E. lagascae lines and design a robust breeding scheme in a short time at reduced labor costs. For this objective, five different wild-type genotypes of E. lagascae that demonstrated high germination potential were crossed with an ethyl methanesulfonate (EMS) mutant genotype that produces non-shattering capsules. The F2 populations from two successful crosses (A and B) were separated into three different treated groups for seed germination evaluation and to study the segregation of 200 individuals per F2 population. The three treatments were: light, gibberellic acid (GA3), and control treatment. Consequently, plants treated with approximately 250 μmol/m2/s of light showed significant improvement in germination up to 75% in cross A and 82.4 % in cross B compared with the control plants and the group treated with 0.05% GA3. According to the chi-square test results, the inheritance pattern of seed germination in response to light treatment follows a 3:1 segregation ratio between germinated and non-germinated seeds, indicating a dominant gene action in the F2 generation. The same conclusion was followed for the shattering trait in the group treated with light, which was also simply inherited as a 3:1 ratio for shattering vs. non-shattering capsules. Our results emphasize the importance and significance of light treatment in producing uniform populations through acceptable germination and shattering resistance of the mutant genotypes of E. lagascae. This is the first report of light treatment that significantly improved seed germination of E. lagascae, which may enhance efforts in the development of this new industrial crop as a feedstock for vernolic acid production.
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- Maram Istaitieh
- Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada
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- Office of Research, Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada
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- Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, 1283 Blueline Rd, Simcoe, ON, N3Y 4K3, Canada
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- Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada
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- Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada
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Weldemichael MY, Gebremedhn HM. QTL mapping in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.): A review. J Biotechnol 2023; 376:11-23. [PMID: 37717598 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2023.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is an important oilseed crop used for food, feed, medicinal, and industrial applications. Inherently low genetic yield potential and susceptibility to biotic and abiotic stresses contribute to low productivity in sesame. Development of stress resistant varieties coupled with high yield is a viable option to raise the genetic potential of sesame. Conventional phenotype-based breeding methods have made an important role in the last couple of decades by developing several sesame varieties with improved quality, yield, and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses. However, due to adverse environmental effects, time consuming to develop new variety, and low genetic gain, conventional phenotype-based approach is not adequate to satisfy the rising population growth. In this context, advanced method of genotype selection via modern techniques of biotechnology plays essential roles in reducing the constraints and boosting sesame production to satisfy the huge demand. In line to this, quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping is considered as a promising method to address the problems of sesame breeding. Previously, huge data have been generated in the practical use of QTL for sesame improvement. Therefore, this paper aims to review recent advances in the area of QTL mapping for yield and yield related traits in sesame for enhancing and sustaining sesame production. In this section, we present an intensive review on the identification and mapping of the most desirable potential candidate genes/QTLs associated with desirable traits. Moreover, this review focuses on the major QTL regions and/or potential candidate genes and associated molecular markers that could provide potential genetic resources for molecular marker-assisted selection and further cloning of functional genes for yield and yield-related traits as well as various biotic and abiotic stress tolerances. Finally, the summarized QTL mapping data shed light on future directions for enhanced sesame breeding programs.
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- Micheale Yifter Weldemichael
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Dryland Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mekelle University, P.O. Box 231, Mekelle, Tigrai, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Dryland Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mekelle University, P.O. Box 231, Mekelle, Tigrai, Ethiopia
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Wang C, Niu J, Wei L, Li C, Li G, Tian Q, Ju M, Ma Q, Cao H, Duan Y, Guo H, Zhang H, Miao H. A 4.43-Kb deletion of chromosomal segment containing an ovate family protein confers long capsule in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). TAG. THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS. THEORETISCHE UND ANGEWANDTE GENETIK 2023; 136:221. [PMID: 37819543 DOI: 10.1007/s00122-023-04465-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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KEY MESSAGE A 4.43-Kb structural variation in the sesame genome results in the deletion of the Siofp1 gene and induces the long capsule length trait. Capsule length (CL) has a positive effect on seed weight and yield in various agronomically important species; however, the molecular mechanism underlying long capsule trait regulation in sesame remains unknown. The inheritance analysis showed that long capsule traits (CL > 4.0 cm) were dominant over normal length (average CL = 3.0 cm) and were controlled by a single gene pair. Association mapping with a RIL population and 259 natural sesame germplasm accessions indicated that the target interval was 52,830-730,961 bp of SiChr.10 in sesame. Meanwhile, the structural variation (SV) of the association mapping revealed that only SV_414325 on chromosome 10 was significantly associated with the CL trait, with a P value of 1.1135E-19. SV_414325 represents a 4430-bp deletion from 414,325 to 418,756 bp on SiChr.10, covering Sindi_2155000 (named SiOFP1). In the normal length type, Siofp1 encodes 411 amino acids of the ovate family proteins and is highly expressed in the leaf, stem, bud, and capsule tissues of sesame. In accordance with the transcriptional repressor character, Siofp1 overexpression in transgenic Arabidopsis (T0 and T1 generations) induced a 25-39% greater shortening of silique length than the wild type (P < 0.05), as well as round cauline leaves and short carpels. These results confirm that SiOFP1 plays a key role in regulating CL trait in sesame and other flowering plants. These findings provide a theoretical and material basis for sesame capsule development and high-yield breeding research.
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- Cuiying Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China
- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Specific Oilseed Crops Genomics of Henan Province, Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Specific Oilseed Crops Genomics of Henan Province, Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, People's Republic of China
- The Shennong Laboratory, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China
- Key Laboratory of Specific Oilseed Crops Genomics of Henan Province, Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Specific Oilseed Crops Genomics of Henan Province, Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Specific Oilseed Crops Genomics of Henan Province, Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Specific Oilseed Crops Genomics of Henan Province, Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Specific Oilseed Crops Genomics of Henan Province, Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Specific Oilseed Crops Genomics of Henan Province, Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, People's Republic of China
- The Shennong Laboratory, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China
- Key Laboratory of Specific Oilseed Crops Genomics of Henan Province, Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Specific Oilseed Crops Genomics of Henan Province, Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China.
- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, People's Republic of China.
- The Shennong Laboratory, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China.
- Key Laboratory of Specific Oilseed Crops Genomics of Henan Province, Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China.
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, People's Republic of China.
- Key Laboratory of Specific Oilseed Crops Genomics of Henan Province, Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China.
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Feng S, Wu J, Chen K, Chen M, Zhu Z, Wang J, Chen G, Cao B, Lei J, Chen C. Identification and characterization analysis of candidate genes controlling mushroom leaf development in Chinese kale by BSA-seq. MOLECULAR BREEDING : NEW STRATEGIES IN PLANT IMPROVEMENT 2023; 43:17. [PMID: 37313295 PMCID: PMC10248679 DOI: 10.1007/s11032-023-01364-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Mushroom leaves (MLs) are malformed leaves that develop from the leaf veins in some of Chinese kale genotypes. To study the genetic model and molecular mechanism of ML development in Chinese kale, the F2 segregation population was constructed by two inbred lines, genotype Boc52 with ML and genotype Boc55 with normal leaves (NL). In the present study, we have identified for the first time that the development of mushroom leaves may be affected by the change of adaxial-abaxial polarity of leaves. Examination of the phenotypes of F1 and F2 segregation populations suggested that ML development is controlled by two dominant major genes inherited independently. BSA-seq analysis showed that a major quantitative trait locus (QTL) qML4.1 that controls ML development is located within 7.4 Mb on chromosome kC4. The candidate region was further narrowed to 255 kb by linkage analysis combined with insertion/deletion (InDel) markers, and 37 genes were predicted in this region. According to the expression and annotation analysis, a B3 domain-containing transcription factor NGA1-like gene, BocNGA1, was identified as a key candidate gene for controlling ML development in Chinese kale. Fifteen single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were found in coding sequences and 21 SNPs and 3 InDels found in the promoter sequences of BocNGA1 from the genotype Boc52 with ML. The expression levels of BocNGA1 in ML genotypes are significantly lower than in the NL genotypes, which suggests that BocNGA1 may act as a negative regulator for ML genesis in Chinese kale. This study provides a new foundation for Chinese kale breeding and for the study of the molecular mechanism of plant leaf differentiation. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11032-023-01364-6.
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- Shuo Feng
- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (South China), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (South China), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 China
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- Guangdong Helinong Agricultural Research Institute Co., Ltd, Shantou, 515800 Guangdong China
- Guangdong Helinong Biological Seed Industry Co., Ltd, Shantou, 515800 Guangdong China
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- Guangdong Helinong Agricultural Research Institute Co., Ltd, Shantou, 515800 Guangdong China
- Guangdong Helinong Biological Seed Industry Co., Ltd, Shantou, 515800 Guangdong China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (South China), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (South China), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (South China), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (South China), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (South China), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (South China), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 China
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Li H, Tahir ul Qamar M, Yang L, Liang J, You J, Wang L. Current Progress, Applications and Challenges of Multi-Omics Approaches in Sesame Genetic Improvement. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:3105. [PMID: 36834516 PMCID: PMC9965044 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Sesame is one of the important traditional oil crops in the world, and has high economic and nutritional value. Recently, due to the novel high throughput sequencing techniques and bioinformatical methods, the study of the genomics, methylomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabonomics of sesame has developed rapidly. Thus far, the genomes of five sesame accessions have been released, including white and black seed sesame. The genome studies reveal the function and structure of the sesame genome, and facilitate the exploitation of molecular markers, the construction of genetic maps and the study of pan-genomes. Methylomics focus on the study of the molecular level changes under different environmental conditions. Transcriptomics provide a powerful tool to study abiotic/biotic stress, organ development, and noncoding RNAs, and proteomics and metabonomics also provide some support in studying abiotic stress and important traits. In addition, the opportunities and challenges of multi-omics in sesame genetics breeding were also described. This review summarizes the current research status of sesame from the perspectives of multi-omics and hopes to provide help for further in-depth research on sesame.
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- Huan Li
- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Oil Crops, Ministry of Agriculture, Oil Crops Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Integrative Omics and Molecular Modeling Laboratory, Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF), Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Oil Crops, Ministry of Agriculture, Oil Crops Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Oil Crops Biology, Crop Research Institute, Nanchang Branch of National Center of Oil Crops Improvement, Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanchang 330000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Oil Crops, Ministry of Agriculture, Oil Crops Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Oil Crops, Ministry of Agriculture, Oil Crops Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430062, China
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Weldemichael MY, Baryatsion YT, Sbhatu DB, Abraha GG, Juhar HM, Kassa AB, Sibhatu FB, Gebremedhn HM, Mossa MM, Gebru MM, Meresa BK, Teklay M, Berhe BD, Gebru HA. Treatment of seeds with sodium azide for quantitative and qualitative capsule traits at M2 generation of Fourteen Ethiopian sesame ( Sesamum indicum L.) genotypes. Heliyon 2023; 9:e12912. [PMID: 36711284 PMCID: PMC9876834 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e12912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 12/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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This study aimed at investigating the effects of sodium azide (NaN3) on quantitative and qualitative capsule traits in M2 generation of 14 Ethiopian sesame genotypes collected from Humera Agricultural Research Center (HuARC), Tigrai. Both the treatment and control seeds were sown in well-prepared beds in greenhouse to develop M2 plants. Data on quantitative and qualitative traits were collected and analyzed using GenStat 16 software. Results showed significant differences among the M2 seeds treated with 0.75% NaN3. The highest mean number of capsules per plant was recorded in ACC44 and Baha Necho genotypes, while the lowest was recorded in Gumero, Setit 2, Hirhir, ADI, Bounji and Aberghele. The highest mean number of seeds per capsule was recorded in Humera 1, Baha Necho, Zeri Tesfay, and Gondar 1 genotypes and the lowest was recorded in Setit 1, Setit 2 and ADI. The highest mean capsule length was observed in Zeri Tesfay while the lowest was recorded in Aberghele. The qualitative data reported that Hirhir, Setit 1 and Setit 2 were changed from completely shattering to partially shattering, Gumero and Bounji were changed from completely shattering to non-shattering, and Zeri Tesfay was changed from partially shattering to non-shattering. The 14 genotypes were clustered into four distinct groups including cluster I containing six genotypes, cluster II and III containing two genotypes each and cluster IV containing four genotypes. The mutants developed from Zeri Tesafy, ACC44 and Baha Necho genotypes are considered as potential candidate mutants for further utilization in sesame improvement.
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- Micheale Yifter Weldemichael
- Department of Biotechnology, CDANR, Mekelle University, P.O. Box 231, Mekelle, Tigrai, Ethiopia
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of BCEN, MIT, Mekelle University, P.O. Box 231, Mekelle, Tigrai, Ethiopia
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- Department of Chemistry, CNCS, Mekelle University, P.O. Box 231, Mekelle, Tigrai, Ethiopia
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- Tigrai Agricultural Research Institute, HuARC, P.O. Box 510, Humera, Tigrai, Ethiopia
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- Department of Biotechnology, CDANR, Mekelle University, P.O. Box 231, Mekelle, Tigrai, Ethiopia
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- Tigrai Biotechnology Center Pvt. Ltd. Co., P.O. Box 223, Mekelle, Tigrai, Ethiopia
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- Tigrai Biotechnology Center Pvt. Ltd. Co., P.O. Box 223, Mekelle, Tigrai, Ethiopia
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Kefale H, Wang L. Discovering favorable genes, QTLs, and genotypes as a genetic resource for sesame ( Sesamum indicum L.) improvement. Front Genet 2022; 13:1002182. [PMID: 36544489 PMCID: PMC9763032 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.1002182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is an ancient diploid oilseed crop with high oil content, quality protein, and antioxidant characteristics that is produced in many countries worldwide. The genes, QTLs, and genetic resources of sesame are utilized by sesame researchers and growers. Researchers have identified the many useful traits of this crop, which are available on different platforms. The genes, genotypes, QTLs, and other genetic diversity data of sesame have been collected and stored in more than nine genomic resources, and five sesame crop marker databases are available online. However, data on phenotypic and genotypic variability, which would contribute to sesame improvements, are limited and not yet accessible. The present study comprehensively reviewed more than 110 original published research papers and scientifically incorporated the results. The candidate genes, genotypes, and QTLs of significantly important traits of sesame were identified. Genetic resources related to grain yield and yield component traits, oil content and quality, drought tolerance, salt tolerance, waterlogging resistance, disease resistance, mineral nutrient, capsule shattering resistance, and other agronomic important traits of sesame were studied. Numerous candidate genotypes, genes, QTLs, and alleles associated with those traits were summarized and discovered. The chromosome regions and linkage groups, maps associated with the best traits, and candidate genes were also included. The variability presented in this paper combined with sesame genetic information will help inform further sesame improvement.
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- Habtamu Kefale
- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Oil Crops, Ministry of Agriculture, Oil Crops Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, China,Department of Plant Science, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia,*Correspondence: Habtamu Kefale,
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Oil Crops, Ministry of Agriculture, Oil Crops Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, China
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Qureshi M, Langham DR, Lucas SJ, Uzun B, Yol E. Breeding history for shattering trait in sesame: classic to genomic approach. Mol Biol Rep 2022; 49:7185-7194. [PMID: 35733066 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-07636-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Sesame is an important oilseed crop that has high oil and protein content and unique antioxidant lignans. Capsule shattering at harvest is one of the most important problems affecting sesame production, with seed losses of up to 50%, making the crop unsuitable for mechanized harvesting. This paper provides an overview of breeding approaches addressing the capsule shattering trait in sesame and gives an outlook about the future perspectives of improvement for this trait. Sesame research has proceeded along the following parallel tracks: breeding for additional shatter resistance for manual harvest, breeding for mechanized harvest, and using molecular biology to improve the shatter resistance trait. In the future, genes controlling the shattering trait should be studied with techniques like RNA interference (RNAi), site-oriented mutagenesis, and gene editing with zinc finger nucleases (ZFNs) or CRISPR/Cas9, to develop new sesame varieties with capsules suitable for fully mechanized harvest.
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- Moin Qureshi
- Department of Field Crops, Faculty of Agriculture, Akdeniz University, 07058, Antalya, Turkey
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- Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Centre (SUNUM), Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Field Crops, Faculty of Agriculture, Akdeniz University, 07058, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Field Crops, Faculty of Agriculture, Akdeniz University, 07058, Antalya, Turkey.
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Teboul N, Magder A, Zilberberg M, Peleg Z. Elucidating the pleiotropic effects of sesame KANADI1 locus on leaf and capsule development. THE PLANT JOURNAL : FOR CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2022; 110:88-102. [PMID: 34964536 DOI: 10.1111/tpj.15655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Autonomous seed dispersal is a critical trait for wild plants in natural ecosystems; however, for domesticated crop-plants it can lead to significant yield losses. While seed shattering was a major selection target during the initial domestication of many crops, this trait is still targeted in breeding programs, especially in 'orphan crops' such as sesame, whose capsules dehisce upon ripening. Here we used a mapping population derived from a cross between wild-type (dehiscent) × indehiscent lines to test the hypothesis that the selection against indehiscent alleles in sesame is a consequence of complex genetic interactions associated with yield reduction. We identified a major pleiotropic locus, SiKANADI1, associated with abnormal hyponastic leaf and indehiscent capsule, and genetically dissected its underlying mechanism using a set of near-isogenic lines. Transcriptional, anatomical and physiological information shed light, for the first time, on the polar regulatory gene network in sesame. The pleiotropic effect of SiKANADI1 on leaf and capsule structure and its influence on photosynthetic capacity and final yield are thoroughly characterized. Overall, our results provide new insights on the genetic and morphological mechanisms regulating capsule indehiscence in sesame, and discuss their evolutionary consequences and potential for future sesame breeding.
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- Naama Teboul
- The Robert H. Smith Institute of Plant Sciences and Genetics in Agriculture, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, 7610001, Israel
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- The Robert H. Smith Institute of Plant Sciences and Genetics in Agriculture, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, 7610001, Israel
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- The Robert H. Smith Institute of Plant Sciences and Genetics in Agriculture, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, 7610001, Israel
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- The Robert H. Smith Institute of Plant Sciences and Genetics in Agriculture, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, 7610001, Israel
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Mei H, Liu Y, Cui C, Hu C, Xie F, Zheng L, Du Z, Wu K, Jiang X, Zheng Y, Ma Q. QTL mapping of yield-related traits in sesame. MOLECULAR BREEDING : NEW STRATEGIES IN PLANT IMPROVEMENT 2021; 41:43. [PMID: 37309387 PMCID: PMC10236103 DOI: 10.1007/s11032-021-01236-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Improving yield is one of the most important targets of sesame breeding. Identifying quantitative trait loci (QTLs) of yield-related traits is a prerequisite for marker-assisted selection (MAS) and QTL/gene cloning. In this study, a BC1 population was developed and genotyped with the specific-locus amplified fragment (SLAF) sequencing technology, and a high-density genetic map was constructed. The map consisted of 13 linkage groups, contained 3528 SLAF markers, and covered a total of 1312.52 cM genetic distance, with an average distance of 0.37 cM between adjacent markers. Based on the map, 46 significant QTLs were identified for seven yield-related traits across three environments. These QTLs distributed on 11 linkage groups, each explaining 2.34-71.41% of the phenotypic variation. Of the QTLs, 23 were stable QTLs that were detected in more than one environment, and 20 were major QTLs that explained more than 10% of the corresponding phenotypic variation in at least one environment. Favorable alleles of 38 QTLs originated from the locally adapted variety, Yuzhi 4; the exotic germplasm line, BS, contributed favorable alleles to only 8 QTLs. The results should provide useful information for future molecular breeding and functional gene cloning. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11032-021-01236-x.
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- Hongxian Mei
- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450008 People’s Republic of China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450008 People’s Republic of China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450008 People’s Republic of China
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- Henan Institute of Meteorological Science, Zhengzhou, 450003 People’s Republic of China
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- Nanyang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanyang, 473085 People’s Republic of China
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- Luohe Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Luohe, 462300 People’s Republic of China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450008 People’s Republic of China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450008 People’s Republic of China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450008 People’s Republic of China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450008 People’s Republic of China
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- Henan Institute of Meteorological Science, Zhengzhou, 450003 People’s Republic of China
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Yol E, Basak M, Kızıl S, Lucas SJ, Uzun B. A High-Density SNP Genetic Map Construction Using ddRAD-Seq and Mapping of Capsule Shattering Trait in Sesame. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2021; 12:679659. [PMID: 34140967 PMCID: PMC8204047 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.679659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The seed-bearing capsule of sesame shatters at harvest. This wildish trait makes the crop unsuitable for mechanized harvesting and also restricts its commercial potential by limiting the cultivation for countries that have no access to low-cost labor. Therefore, the underlying genetic basis of the capsule shattering trait is highly important in order to develop mechanization-ready varieties for sustainable sesame farming. In the present study, we generated a sesame F2 population derived from a cross between a capsule shattering cultivar (Muganli-57) and a non-shattering mutant (PI 599446), which was used to construct a genetic map based on double-digest restriction-site-associated DNA sequencing. The resulting high-density genetic map contained 782 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and spanned a length of 697.3 cM, with an average marker interval of 0.89 cM. Based on the reference genome, the capsule shattering trait was mapped onto SNP marker S8_5062843 (78.9 cM) near the distal end of LG8 (chromosome 8). In order to reveal genes potentially controlling the shattering trait, the marker region (S8_5062843) was examined, and a candidate gene including six CDSs was identified. Annotation showed that the gene encodes a protein with 440 amino acids, sharing ∼99% homology with transcription repressor KAN1. Compared with the capsule shattering allele, the SNP change and altered splicing in the flanking region of S8_5062843 caused a frameshift mutation in the mRNA, resulting in the loss of function of this gene in the mutant parent and thus in non-shattering capsules and leaf curling. With the use of genomic data, InDel and CAPS markers were developed to differentiate shattering and non-shattering capsule genotypes in marker-assisted selection studies. The obtained results in the study can be beneficial in breeding programs to improve the shattering trait and enhance sesame productivity.
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- Engin Yol
- Department of Field Crops, Faculty of Agriculture, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
- *Correspondence: Engin Yol,
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- Department of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Akev University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Field Crops, Faculty of Agriculture, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Field Crops, Faculty of Agriculture, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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Teboul N, Gadri Y, Berkovich Z, Reifen R, Peleg Z. Genetic Architecture Underpinning Yield Components and Seed Mineral-Nutrients in Sesame. Genes (Basel) 2020; 11:E1221. [PMID: 33081010 PMCID: PMC7603122 DOI: 10.3390/genes11101221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2020] [Revised: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Genetic dissection of yield components and seed mineral-nutrient is crucial for understanding plant physiological and biochemical processes and alleviate nutrient malnutrition. Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is an orphan crop that harbors rich allelic repertoire for seed mineral-nutrients. Here, we harness this wide diversity to study the genetic architecture of yield components and seed mineral-nutrients using a core-collection of worldwide genotypes and segregating mapping population. We also tested the association between these traits and the effect of seed nutrients concentration on their bio-accessibility. Wide genetic diversity for yield components and seed mineral-nutrients was found among the core-collection. A high-density linkage map consisting of 19,309 markers was constructed and used for genetic mapping of 84 QTL associated with yield components and 50 QTL for seed minerals. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on mineral-nutrients QTL in sesame. Genomic regions with a cluster of overlapping QTL for several morphological and nutritional traits were identified and considered as genomic hotspots. Candidate gene analysis revealed potential functional associations between QTL and corresponding genes, which offers unique opportunities for synchronous improvement of mineral-nutrients. Our findings shed-light on the genetic architecture of yield components, seed mineral-nutrients and their inter- and intra- relationships, which may facilitate future breeding efforts to develop bio-fortified sesame cultivars.
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- Naama Teboul
- The Robert H. Smith Institute of Plant Sciences and Genetics in Agriculture, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot 7610001, Israel; (N.T.); (Y.G.)
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- The Robert H. Smith Institute of Plant Sciences and Genetics in Agriculture, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot 7610001, Israel; (N.T.); (Y.G.)
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot 7610001, Israel; (Z.B.); (R.R.)
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot 7610001, Israel; (Z.B.); (R.R.)
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- The Robert H. Smith Institute of Plant Sciences and Genetics in Agriculture, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot 7610001, Israel; (N.T.); (Y.G.)
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Miao H, Li C, Duan Y, Wei L, Ju M, Zhang H. Identification of a Sidwf1 gene controlling short internode length trait in the sesame dwarf mutant dw607. TAG. THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS. THEORETISCHE UND ANGEWANDTE GENETIK 2020; 133:73-86. [PMID: 31686114 DOI: 10.1007/s00122-019-03441-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2019] [Accepted: 09/18/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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SiDWF1 encodes a gibberellin receptor GID1B-like protein controlling the internode length and plant height in sesame. Sesame is a high-height crop. Here we systematically analyzed the morphological and genetic characters of the sesame dwarf mutant dw607 (dwf1 type). The plant height and the internode length of dw607 significantly declined, while the thousand seed weight (TSW) significantly increased (P < 0.01). The cell size of stem parenchyma and pith tissue reduced, and vascular bundle cells and parenchyma tissue arranged much tighter in the dwarf mutant. Based on the cross-population association mapping of a RIL population of the cross 'dw607 (dwf1) × 15N41 (wt type),' the target interval linked to the short internode length was located on C9.scaffold2 of SiChr.4 in sesame. We further screened the 58 variants using the genomic variant data of 824 germplasm and BSA DNA pools and determined the target gene Sidwf1. The SNP mutation of C1057 to T1057 resulted in the amino acid change of P150 (proline) to S150 (serine) in SiDWF1. SiDWF1 gene allele is 1,638 bp and encodes a gibberellin receptor GID1B-like protein. Transcription profile assay reflected that Sidwf1 is highly expressed in leaf, stem, bud, and capsule tissues. The dynamic variation in endogenous GA3 content in dw607 and the wild type was also monitored in this study. The results revealed the molecular genetic mechanism of the internode length and plant height trait in sesame for the first time. The findings supply the theoretical and material basis for developing the marker-assisted selection (MAS) breeding in sesame.
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- Hongmei Miao
- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, People's Republic of China.
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Du H, Zhang H, Wei L, Li C, Duan Y, Wang H. A high-density genetic map constructed using specific length amplified fragment (SLAF) sequencing and QTL mapping of seed-related traits in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2019; 19:588. [PMID: 31881840 PMCID: PMC6935206 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-019-2172-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Accepted: 11/28/2019] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Sesame (Sesamum indicum L., 2n = 2x = 26) is an important oilseed crop with high oil content but small seed size. To reveal the genetic loci of the quantitative seed-related traits, we constructed a high-density single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) linkage map of an F2 population by using specific length amplified fragment (SLAF) technique and determined the quantitative trait loci (QTLs) of seed-related traits for sesame based on the phenotypes of F3 progeny. RESULTS The genetic map comprised 2159 SNP markers distributed on 13 linkage groups (LGs) and was 2128.51 cM in length, with an average distance of 0.99 cM between adjacent markers. QTL mapping revealed 19 major-effect QTLs with the phenotypic effect (R2) more than 10%, i.e., eight QTLs for seed coat color, nine QTLs for seed size, and two QTLs for 1000-seed weight (TSW), using composite interval mapping method. Particularly, LG04 and LG11 contained collocated QTL regions for the seed coat color and seed size traits, respectively, based on their close or identical locations. In total, 155 candidate genes for seed coat color, 22 for seed size traits, and 54 for TSW were screened and analyzed. CONCLUSIONS This report presents the first QTL mapping of seed-related traits in sesame using an F2 population. The results reveal the location of specific markers associated with seed-related traits in sesame and provide the basis for further seed quality traits research.
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- Hua Du
- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002 People’s Republic of China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002 People’s Republic of China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002 People’s Republic of China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002 People’s Republic of China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002 People’s Republic of China
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- Henan Sesame Research Center, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002 People’s Republic of China
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Liao B, Lee SY, Meng K, Yin Q, Huang C, Fan Q, Liao W, Chen S. Characterization and novel Est-SSR marker development of an important Chinese medicinal plant, Morinda officinalis How (Rubiaceae). BIOTECHNOL BIOTEC EQ 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/13102818.2019.1664322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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- Boyong Liao
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-control, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-control, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-control, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-control, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-control, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-control, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-control, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-control, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P. R. China
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A SNP Mutation of SiCRC Regulates Seed Number Per Capsule and Capsule Length of cs1 Mutant in Sesame. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20164056. [PMID: 31434218 PMCID: PMC6720709 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20164056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2019] [Revised: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Seed number per capsule (SNC) is a major factor influencing seed yield and is an important trait with complex gene interaction effects. We first performed genetic analysis, gene cloning, and molecular mechanism study for an EMS-induced sesame mutant cs1 with fewer SNC and shorter capsule length (CL). The mutant traits were due to the pleiotropism of a regressive gene (Sics1). Capsule hormone determination showed that five out of 12 hormones, including auxin indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), had significantly different levels between wild type (WT) and mutant type (MT). KEGG pathway analysis showed that plant hormone signal transduction, especially the auxin signal transduction pathway, was the most abundant differentially expressed signaling pathway. After the cross-population association and regional genome screening, we found that three homozygous loci were retained in cs1. Further analysis of these three loci resulted in the identification of SiCRC as the candidate gene for cs1. SiCRC consists of seven exons and six introns encoding 163 amino acids. The SiCRC in cs1 showed a point mutation at intron 5 and exon 6 junction, resulting in the splice site being frame-shifted eight nucleotides further downstream, causing incorrect splicing. Taken together, we assumed the SNP mutation in SiCRC disrupted the function of the transcription factor, which might act downstream of the CRC-auxin signal transduction pathway, resulting in a shorter CL and less SNC mutation of cs1 in sesame. Our results highlight the molecular framework underlying the transcription factor CRC-mediated role of auxin transduction in SNC and CL development.
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