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QTL identification of flowering time at three different latitudes reveals homeologous genomic regions that control flowering in soybean

Theoretical and Applied Genetics volume 123, pages 545–553 (2011)Cite this article

Abstract

Since the genetic control of flowering time is very important in photoperiod-sensitive soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.), genes affecting flowering under different environment conditions have been identified and described. The objectives were to identify quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for flowering time in different latitudinal and climatic regions, and to understand how chromosomal rearrangement and genome organization contribute to flowering time in soybean. Recombinant inbred lines from a cross between late-flowering ‘Jinpumkong 2’ and early-flowering ‘SS2-2’ were used to evaluate the phenotypic data for days to flowering (DF) collected from Kamphaeng Saen, Thailand (14°01′N), Suwon, Korea (37°15′N), and Longjing, China (42°46′N). A weakly positive phenotypic correlation (r = 0.36) was found between DF in Korea and Thailand; however, a strong correlation (r = 0.74) was shown between Korea and China. After 178 simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers were placed on a genetic map spanning 2,551.7 cM, four independent DF QTLs were identified on different chromosomes (Chrs). Among them, three QTLs on Chrs 9, 13 and 16 were either Thailand- or Korea-specific. The DF QTL on Chr 6 was identified in both Korea and China, suggesting it is less environment-sensitive. Comparative analysis of four DF QTL regions revealed a syntenic relationship between two QTLs on Chrs 6 and 13. All five duplicated gene pairs clustered in the homeologous genomic regions were found to be involved in the flowering. Identification and comparative analysis of multiple DF QTLs from different environments will facilitate the significant improvement in soybean breeding programs with respect to control of flowering time.

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This research was supported by Technology Development Program for Agriculture and Forestry (#6090 01052 SB210), Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Republic of Korea.

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    Weixian Liu, Moon Young Kim, Yang Jae Kang, Kyujung Van, Yeong-Ho Lee & Suk-Ha Lee

  2. Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Nakhon Pathom, 73140, Thailand

    Peerasak Srinives

  3. Institute of Crop Science, Yanbian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Longjing, 133-400, China

    Dong Lin Yuan

  4. Plant Genomics and Breeding Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, 151-921, Republic of Korea

    Suk-Ha Lee

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Liu, W., Kim, M.Y., Kang, Y.J. et al. QTL identification of flowering time at three different latitudes reveals homeologous genomic regions that control flowering in soybean. Theor Appl Genet 123, 545–553 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-011-1606-8

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Keywords

  • Simple Sequence Repeat Marker
  • Flowering Time
  • Duplicate Gene Pair
  • Multiple QTLs
  • High Phenotypic Variation