利用RIL群体创制低山嵛酸花生新种质

花生是我国食用植物油的重要来源,改善花生油脂品质是我国花生育种的重要目标。利用不同遗传背景的亲本(中花10号×ICG12625)杂交构建含有140个家系的重组自交系群体(RIL),对超长链饱和脂肪酸(花生酸、山嵛酸和二十四碳烷酸)含量测定表明, RIL家系超长链饱和脂肪酸含量的变异范围为4.27%～7.05%,均值为5.54%,最低值分别比父本和母本低1.46和1.63个百分点,降低率达25.27%和27.62%;山嵛酸含量的变异范围为1.86%～3.37%,均值为2.53%, 3份家系的山嵛酸含量稳定低于2%(QT0002、QT0075和QT0120),比低值亲本中花10号分别低0.57、0.51和0.51个百分点,降低率分别为23.45%、20.98%和20.98%。利用前期构建的遗传图谱,通过WinQTLcart软件检测到一个与山嵛酸相关的稳定的QTL,位于B04染色体13.31～16.34 M内,该区间内含有131个预测基因。本结果为高油酸花生品种的山嵛酸遗传改良奠定了基础。     

QTL mapping of seedling traits in cucumber using recombinant inbred lines

Seedling traits are important for development, flower bud differentiation, fruit production and fruit quality of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.). In this study, 160 recombinant inbred lines (RILs), derived from crossing wild cucumber inbred line PI 183967 (C. sativus var. hardwickii) with ‘931’ northern China cultivated cucumber inbred line 931, were employed to identify quantitative trait loci (QTLs) of cotyledon length (Cl), cotyledon width (Cw), hypocotyl length (Hl), first true leaf length (Fll), first true leaf width (Flw), aboveground fresh biomass (Afb) and aboveground dry biomass (Adb) at seedling stage. A genetic map including 307 SSR markers was developed which spanned 993.3 cM, with an average genetic distance of 3.23 cM between adjacent markers. 36 QTLs associated with the seven traits were detected on chromosomes 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 in four environments (spring and autumn of 2012 and 2013), explaining 6.1 to 23.6% of the observed phenotypic variations. Among the 36 QTLs, 21 were responsible for more than 10% of observed phenotypic variations. We obtained 2, 2, 1 and 3 QTL loci for the traits of Fll, Flw, Afw and Adw, respectively. In addition, genes in the genetic region spanned by SSR15321‐SSR07711 on chr. 5 may contribute to Flw, Afw and Adw.     

Seed yield and its components of indeterminate and determinate lines in recombinant inbred lines of soybean

The present study was conducted to evaluate the benefits of indeterminate growth habit in breeding to improve yield potential of Japanese soybean varieties, which exclusively have determinate growth habit. Two populations of recombinant inbred lines (RILs) derived from crosses between determinate Japanese cultivars and indeterminate US cultivars were grown in Akita and Kyoto, and seed weight per plant (SW) and its components were compared between indeterminate and determinate RILs. The difference of SW between the two growth habits in RILs varied depending on maturation time. The SW of early indeterminate lines was significantly higher than that of early determinate ones in Akita, but not in Kyoto. Among yield components, the number of seeds per pod was constantly larger in indeterminate lines than that in determinate ones irrespective of maturation time. The number of seeds per plant and the number of pods per plant of the indeterminate lines were greater than those of the determinate lines in early maturation in Akita. These results suggest that the indeterminate growth habit is an advantageous characteristic in breeding for high yield of early maturing soybean varieties in the Tohoku region.     

Bayesian QTL mapping for recombinant inbred lines derived from a four-way cross

Recombinant inbred lines (RILs) are created by a cross between inbred lines followed by repeated selfing or sib-mating, which include many different types of new inbred lines with many recombination events on the genome. The phenotype of each RIL can be assessed based on multiple individuals within the same line to reduce non-genetic variability. Therefore, RILs are useful tools for QTL mapping allowing effective detection and fine localization of QTL. Usually only two inbred lines are involved to create RILs. In such two-way RILs, however, there are at most two different alleles at QTL and only QTL segregating between two parental lines can be detected. Recently a new crossing design using multiple founders for creating RILs was proposed in Arabidopsis thaliana and mice, where the genome of each RIL is a mosaic of the genomes from multiple parents. Such multi-way RILs are more useful to improve the efficiency in QTL detection than two-way RILs because of the increased chance of QTL segregation among multiple lines, leading to the successful detection of many QTL. In this paper, we propose a Bayesian method for mapping multiple QTL simultaneously in four-way RILs allowing the inference about the equivalence relationship among the four possible alleles descended from the four founder lines as well as the estimation of QTL locations and effects via a MCMC algorithm. Simulation experiments show that our method has the practical ability to detect QTL and to provide the information of equivalence relationship among alleles at detected QTL using four-way RILs.     

QTL analysis of kernel shape and weight using recombinant inbred lines in wheat

Quantitative trait locus (QTL) analysis of kernel shape and weight in common wheat was conducted using a set of 131 recombinant inbred lines (RIL) derived from ‘Chuan 35050’ × ‘Shannong 483’. The RIL and their two parental genotypes were evaluated for kernel length (KL), kernel width (KW), thousand-kernel weight (TKW), and test weight (TW) in four different environments. Twenty QTL were located on 12 chromosomes, 1A, 1B, 1D, 2A, 2B, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5D, 6A, 6B, and 7B, with single QTL in different environments explaining 5.9–26.4% of the phenotypic variation. Six, three, four, and seven QTL were detected for KL, KW, TKW, and TW, respectively. The additive effects for 17 QTL were positive with Chuan 35050 increasing the QTL effects, whereas the remaining three QTL were negative with Shannong 483 increasing the effects. Eight QTL (40%) were detected in two or more environments. Two QTL clusters relating to KW, TKW, and TW were located on chromosomes 2A and 5D, and the co-located QTL on chromosome 6A involved a QTL for KW found in two environments and a QTL for TKW detected in four environments.     

Genetic mapping of sedimentation volume across environments using recombinant inbred lines of durum wheat

SDS-sedimentation volume (SV) is a biochemical index widely used to evaluate flour quality in durum and bread wheats. Significant association between SV and endosperm proteins (gliadin, high-molecular-weight- and low-molecular-weight-glutenin subunits) have been reported. Protein loci, however, account for only a portion of the total genetic variability. The objective of this study was to identify and locate quantitative trait loci (QTLs) associated with SV in a set of recombinant inbred (RI) lines, derived from a cross between the cv.‘Messapia’ of durum wheat and the accession MG4343 of the var. dicoccoides, and characterized for 259 genetic and molecular (RFLP) markers. Significant differences were detected for the quality index in the six environments examined, while the pattern of variability was that of a quantitative trait. Regression analysis of marker loci and sedimentation volume indicated, as expected, that chromosome 1B, on which are located the Gli-B 1/Glu-B 3 loci for some gliadin and glutenin subunits, is important for wheat quality. Two additional regions located on chromosomes 6AL and 7BS, and four regions on 1AL, 3AS, 3BL and 5AL, were shown to have single-factor effects on sedimentation volume at P < 0.001 and P < 0.01, respectively. Positive effects were contributed by both parents. A multiple linear regression model consisting of seven significant loci on different chromosomes explained 62–91% of the genotypic variation of the trait. The availability of linked markers to QTLs may facilitate the genetic dissection of quantitative traits and the early selection in wheat breeding programmes.     

Heritability and genetic advance in recombinant inbred lines of tef (Eragrostis tef)

Recombinant inbred lines (RILs) of the tef cross Kaye Murri × Fesho were evaluated for nine quantitative traits at three locations in the central highlands of Ethiopia during the 1998/99 main season in order to estimate the genetic coefficient of variation (GCV), heritability and genetic advance expected from selection. Highly significant differences were obtained among the RILs for all traits studied. Grain yield, panicle weight and yield per panicle showed a relatively high GCV (12–16%). A comparatively high heritability was obtained from days to heading (31%) followed by panicle length (25%) and grain yield (23%). Moderate amounts of heritability values were obtained for panicle weight and yield per panicle. High genetic advance as percent of the mean were obtained from grain yield (16%), yield per panicle (12%) and panicle weight (10%) at5% selection intensity, which indicated the possibility of improving these traits. Several RILs were identified that have exceeded the better yielding parent at all locations. Grain yield showed a strong positive association (r = 0.26–0.70) with shoot biomass, lodging index, panicle length, plant height, panicle weight and yield per panicle. Overall, the present results showed a) the availability of genetic variance for some useful traits in the RILs for exploitation through selection, b) the existence of significant genotype × location interaction that indicated the need to test inbred populations in more environments, and c)the availability of superior inbred lines for further breeding work. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

控制水稻RIL群体化感作用的QTL定位研究

此研究以“莱蒙”（弱化感）和“多拉”（强化感）水稻杂交产生的重组自交系（recombinant inbred lines,RILs）及其亲本为供体植物,并以稻田主要杂草稗草为受体植物,采用迟播共培法测定与各家系及亲本共培稗草的根长,并转化成抑制率来表征化感作用。结果表明群体及亲本根长抑制率基本呈正态分布,且用它来表征化感作用是适合的。运用分子标记技术构建了该群体的遗传图谱,共97个分子标记,覆盖水稻12条连锁群。QTL定位检测到控制水稻化感作用的5个QTL,分别位于1、1、5、9、9号连锁群,解释了23.97%、15.21%、13.89%、18.63%、6.64%的遗传变异。进一步证实水稻化感作用存在主效QTL,同时为分子育种提供依据。     

Identification of QTL for stalk sugar-related traits in a population of recombinant inbred lines of maize

Increasing sugar content in silage maize stalk improves its forage quality and palatability. The genetic mapping and characterization of quantitative trait loci (QTLs) is considered a valuable tool for trait enhancement, yet little information on QTL for stalk sugar content in maize has been reported. To this end, we investigated QTLs associated with stalk sugar traits including Brix, plant height (PHT), three ear leaves area (TELA), and days to silking (DTS) in two environments using a population of 202 recombinant inbred lines from a cross between YXD053, which has a high stalk sugar content, and Y6-1, which has a low stalk sugar content. A genetic map with 180 SSR and 10 AFLP markers was constructed, which spanned 1,648.6 cM of the maize genome with an average marker distance of 8.68 cM, and QTLs were detected using composite interval mapping. Seven QTLs controlling Brix were mapped on chromosomes 1, 2, 6 and 9 in the combined environments. These QTLs could explain 2.69–13.08 % of the phenotypic variance. One major QTL for Brix on chromosome 2 located between the markers bnlg1909 and umc1635 explained 13.08 % of the phenotypic variance. Y6-1 also contributed QTL allele for increased Brix on chromosome 6. One major QTLs controlling PHT on chromosome 1 and TELA on chromosome 4 were also identified and accounted for 13.68 and 12.49 % of the phenotypic variance, respectively. QTL alleles for increased DTS were located on chromosomes 1 and 5 of YXD053. Significant epistatic effects were identified in four traits, but no significant QTL × environment interactions were observed. The information presented here may be valuable for stalk sugar content improvement via marker-assisted selection in silage maize breeding programs.     

Analysis of quantitative trait loci associated with leaflet types in two recombinant inbred lines of soybean

Leaf area, length and width affect the photosynthetic capability of a plant and so increasing the photosynthetic rate per unit leaf area may improve seed yield in soybean. In this study, simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers were used to identify the genomic regions significantly associated with the quantitative trait locus (QTL) that controls length, width and the length/width ratio of the terminal and lateral leaflet in two segregating F_2:10 recombinant inbred line (RIL) populations, ‘Keounolkong’ × ‘Shinpaldalkong’ (K/S) and ‘Keounolkong’ × ‘Iksan10’ (K/I). In the K/S population, one QTL was identified for terminal leaflet length (TLL), two for lateral leaflet length (LLL), four for terminal leaflet width (TLW), four for lateral leaflet width (LLW), two for terminal leaflet length/width ratio (TLR) and four for lateral leaflet length/width ratio (LLR), with total phenotypic variations of 7.43, 10.9, 26.57, 23.46, 20.25 and 23.31%, respectively. In the K/I population, two QTLs were identified for TLL, two for LLL, three for TLW, and two for LLW, four for TLR and two for LLR with total phenotypic variations of 29.89, 22.77, 18.5, 12.15, 22.96 and 17.85%, respectively. Only a few QTLs coincided among the leaflet traits and no relationships were observed between the two populations. Many QTLs were associated with leaflet traits but each single QTL made only a minimal contribution. Thus, pyramiding the favourable alleles for leaflet traits in soybean breeding programmes may accelerate vegetative growth and perhaps lead to higher yields by maximizing total photosynthetic performance.     

Genetic control of in vitro-organogenesis in recombinant inbred lines of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

Ninety-three recombinant inbred lines (F₈) of sunflower developed by the single-seed descent method from the cross ‘PAC-2 × RHA-266’ were used to screen their regenerability by organogenesis. The experiment was designed in randomized complete blocks with three replications. Each replication consisted of 10 Petri dishes with four explants. Cotyledons were excised from 2-day-old seedlings. Each cotyledon was divided into two pieces (four explants), which were incubated in solid regeneration medium consisting of full-strength Murashige and Skoog medium modified by adding hormones. A high genotypic variability for organogenesis parameters between genotypes was observed in this study. The difference between all recombinant F₈ lines and their parents was not significant, showing that the 93 inbred lines used in this experiment are representative of the total possible recombinant lines from the cross ‘PAC-2 × RHA-266′. These F₈ lines were not consciously selected for any trait; therefore, they represent a random set of lines segregating for the organogenesis parameters, as well as for other traits which could be important for breeding.     

Genetic dissection of plant height by molecular markers using a population of recombinant inbred lines in maize

Plant height is an important trait for maize breeding because it is related to planting density and lodging resistance. It is influenced by many qualitative genes and quantitative trait loci (QTL). In this study, the genetic basis of plant height and its related traits were dissected, using simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers with a maize population of 294 recombinant inbred lines (RIL). Correlation results showed that plant height had a significant positive correlation with leaf number, average internode length and internode number. Increased plant height was affected most by average internode length. Six QTL for plant height were detected, which were consistent with those reported in previous studies. Moreover, eight QTL for leaf number, seven for internode number and six for average internode length were identified. Four of six QTL detected for average internode length were located on the same chromosomal region as the QTL affecting plant height and shared common molecular markers. This latter result strongly suggests that average internode length was the main contributor to plant height in maize.     

玉米自交系杂种优势群划分的研究综述

杂种优势群和杂种优势模式的概念已为育种工作者熟知，并广泛应用于育种实践，在玉米育种中尤为突出，已构建了一些著名的杂优模式，并为国内外工作者所沿用，如美国玉米带的Lancaster群xReid群、欧洲的美国马齿X欧洲硬粒等。杂种优势群是根据育种需要人为划分的群体，是指遗传基础广阔、遗传变异丰富、具有较多的有利基因、较高的一般配合力、种性优良的育种群体。杂优模式是指两个不同的群之间有较高的基因互作效应、较高的特殊配合力，相互配对产生强优势杂交种的配对模式。     

Relationship between hybrid performance and AFLP based genetic distance in highland maize inbred lines

The objectives of this study were to determine the crossing performance of highland maize inbred lines for grain yield, days to silk and plant height; estimate genetic distance (GD) among the inbred lines and in association with tester parents, and to investigate the relationship of GD with hybrid performance and midparent heterosis (MPH). A total of 26 inbred lines were crossed with six (population and line) testers in a factorial-mating scheme. The F_1’s and the parents were evaluated at five locations in Ethiopia. Nine amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) primer pairs were used to genotype all the parents. The F_1’s were found to vary widely for grain yield and other traits measured. Yield superiority of more than 30% over the best hybrid check was obtained for some testcross hybrids. Midparent heterosis on average was moderate for grain yield and, plant height. And for days to silking, MPH values were mostly negative. Mean GD values determined from the inbred lines by population tester (0.680) and line tester (0.661) combinations were not significantly different. Cluster analysis separated the tester parents from the corresponding inbred lines. AFLP grouping of the inbred lines was in agreement with their pedigree records. Genetic distances derived from the inbred lines × all testers and from the population testers’ sub-group were not positively correlated with hybrid performance and MPH for most traits. In contrast, correlations of GDs involving the line testers’ sub-group with F_1’s and MPH were significantly positive but with low magnitude to be of predictive value.     

大麦重组自交系群体籽粒总花色苷含量和千粒重QTL定位

以云南特有的紫色大麦紫光芒裸二棱和澳大利亚引进的黄色大麦Schooner构建的193个重组自交系为材料,对2013—2015年3年3个试验点的大麦籽粒总花色苷含量和千粒重进行相关性分析和QTL定位。大麦总花色苷含量和千粒重之间呈显著或极显著负相关。共检测到12个总花色苷含量QTL,分别位于1H、2H、4H、6H和7H染色体,贡献率为5.06%～23.86%; 8个千粒重QTL,分别位于2H、4H和7H染色体,贡献率为4.67%～42.32%。贡献率大于10%的QTL有10个,大于20%的有5个,最大的可达42.32%。其中至少2年2点重复检测到2个总花色苷含量QTL,分别位于2H Bmag0125–GBM1309和7H EBmatc0016–Bmag0206区间,可分别解释表型变异的13.66%～17.76%和13.07%～16.43%;3年3点重复检测到2个千粒重QTL,分别位于2HScssr03381–scssr07759和7H GBM1297-GBM1303区间,可分别解释表型变异的4.67%～14.55%和34.51%～42.32%,其加性作用方向均一致。控制总花色苷含量与千粒...     

Detection and verification of QTLs associated with heat-induced quality decline of rice (Oryza sativa L.) using recombinant inbred lines and near-isogenic lines

Decline in the apparent quality of rice (Oryza sativa L.) grain due to high temperatures during ripening recently became a major concern in many areas in Japan. The occurrence of white-back kernels (WBK) is one of the main problems of heat-induced quality decline. We identified QTLs associated with the occurrence of WBK using recombinant inbred lines (RILs) and verified their effects using near-isogenic lines (NILs). The QTL analysis used F₇ and F₈ RILs derived from ‘Hana-echizen’ (HE), which is tolerant to high temperature, × ‘Niigata-wase’ (NW), which is sensitive to high temperature. Four QTLs were identified on chromosomes 3, 4, 6, and 9 (qWB3, qWB4, qWB6 and qWB9). To verify the effects of qWB6 and qWB9, we developed two NILs in which qWB6 or both were introduced from HE into the NW background. The HE allele at qWB6 significantly decreased WBK under multiple environments. The combination of qWB6 and qWB9 in an F₂ population derived from a cross between a NIL and NW showed that the NW allele at qWB9 significantly decreased WBK if the qWB6 allele was HE. These results will be of value in marker-assisted selection for the breeding of rice with tolerance to heat-induced quality decline.     

Genetic diversity of oilseed Brassica napus inbred lines based on sequence-related amplified polymorphism and its relation to hybrid performance

Significant heterosis for seed yield in oilseed rape has created interest in the development of hybrid cultivars. The DNA‐based marker protocol, sequence‐related amplified polymorphism (SRAP) was used to determine genetic diversity among oilseed rape maintainer and restorer lines. This measure was used in an attempt to establish an association between genetic distance and heterosis in hybrids for various agronomic traits. A total of 118 polymorphic loci were generated by 18 SRAP primer combinations. Based on the polymorphism generated by the markers, calculated similarity index values ranged from 0.46 to 0.97. Cluster analysis grouped 10 maintainer and 12 restorer lines into three groups, with the exception of two maintainer lines, PM5 and PM9, which fell outside these groups. The grouping of the lines was largely in agreement with the available pedigree data on their origin and agronomic performance. Analysis of variance among inbred lines and their resulting F₁ hybrids over two locations revealed significant differences for plant height, days to maturity and seed yield, but not for oil content. Substantial mid‐parent heterosis was observed only for seed yield, and ranged from 26% to 169%. All hybrids surpassed their respective inbred lines for this trait, except for a single cross combination of related lines. In general, crosses of lines located in different clusters yielded more than those from the same clusters. Regression analysis revealed a statistically significant relationship between the genetic distance of the parents and seed yield in their hybrid, and their derived mid‐parent and high‐parent heterosis. The correlation coefficient between genetic distance and yield (0.64) indicated a moderately strong relationship, so it is possible that some of the SRAP markers might be linked to quantitative trait loci for seed yield.     

利用外来新种质X1132x选育优良玉米自交系的研究

利用外来新种质X1132x,通过高密度、大群体、变换地、强胁迫、严选择,选育出若干优良自交系。研究了部分优良自交系的生物学特征特性以及抗逆性和适应性,并进行了配合力的分析。还探讨了这些优良自交系的杂种优势模式,并对其利用潜力进行了分析。结果表明:(1)京724、京725、京464等优良自交系生物学特性优良,自身产量高,易制种,抗病性好,适应性广,配合力高;(2)该选系与京92、京2416等黄改系组配构成主要杂种优势模式,其中组合京724×京92(审定名称京科968)、京725×京92(审定名称京科665)、京464×京2416(审定名称NK718)在推广示范中均有较好表现,表现出良好的适应性和丰产性,说明这些自交系的选育是成功的。