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Genetic analysis of agronomic and quality traits in mustard (Brassica juncea)

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To develop an efficient mustard (Brassica juncea) breeding programme, a better knowledge of the genetic control and relationships of the main selected characters is needed. Thus, doubled haploid (DH) lines were evaluated over 2 years in the field. Days to flowering, plant height, thousand-seed weight, fatty acid composition, seed oil content, sinigrin, gluconapin and total glucosinolate contents were determined in the DH population. The influence of seed coat colour was estimated. Results showed significant differences between yellow and brown seeds only for oil and fatty acid contents. Molecular analysis revealed that seed coat colour is associated with two Mendelian trait loci: Bjc1 [on linkage group (LG) 3] and Bjc2 (on LG6). The quantitative trait loci associated with characters—detected by composite interval mapping—were not co-localised and revealed a genetic independence. The results obtained in this study show that the most important agronomic and quality traits of brown mustard could be bred independently. Correlation between the studied traits is also discussed.

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  1. INRA, URLEG, BP 86510, 21065, Dijon Cedex, France

    E. Lionneton, G. Aubert & S. Ochatt

  2. FICF, 8 rue d’Isly, 75008, Paris, France

    E. Lionneton

  3. DAE, ENESAD, 21, Boulevard Olivier de Serres, 21800, Quetigny, France

    O. Merah

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Lionneton, E., Aubert, G., Ochatt, S. et al. Genetic analysis of agronomic and quality traits in mustard (Brassica juncea). Theor Appl Genet 109, 792–799 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-004-1682-0

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