Construction of high-density linkage map and identification of QTLs associated with resistance to black rot in radish (Raphanus sativus) by RAD sequencing

High-density marker-based QTL mapping can serve as an effective strategy to identify novel genomic information to facilitate crop improvement. In this study, we genotyped an F₂ population (KB12-1 × PP12-1) using a RAD-seq approach and constructed a high-density linkage map for radish. After a series of filtering procedures were performed, 17,124 SNPs and 3,336 indels with aa × bb genotyping were retained to obtain bin markers. Then, a linkage map comprising a total of 1,221 bin markers in nine linkage groups spanning 1,467.3 cM with an average marker interval of 1.2 cM was constructed. We evaluated the resistance of the F₂ mapping population to black rot using F₃ progeny, and two major QTLs related to black rot resistance were identified based on this map. Among these QTLs, qBRR2 on Chr.2 explained 26.97% of the phenotypic variation with a LOD score of 11.93, and qBRR7 on Chr.7 accounted for 27.06% of the phenotypic variation with a LOD score of 11.83. The additive effect of qBRR2 was positive (14.97); however, qBRR7 had the opposite effect (−11.99). The high-density linkage map and the major QTLs qBRR2 and qBRR7 provide new important information for disease resistance gene discovery and utilization in genetic improvement.     

Construction of a genetic linkage map and QTL analysis of fiber-related traits in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)

A genetic linkage map with 70 loci (55 SSR, 12 AFLP and 3 morphological loci) was constructed using 117 F₂ plants obtained from a cross between two upland cotton cultivars Yumian 1 and T586, which have relatively high levels of DNA marker polymorphism and differ remarkably in fiber-related traits. The linkage map comprised of 20 linkage groups, covering 525 cM with an average distance of 7.5 cM between two markers, or approximately 11.8% of the recombination length of the cotton genome. The present genetic linkage map was used to identify and map the quantitative trait loci (QTLs) affecting lint percentage and fiber quality traits in 117 F_2:3 family lines. Sixteen QTLs for lint percentage and fiber quality traits were identified in six linkage groups by multiple interval mapping: four QTLs for lint percentage, two QTLs for fiber 2.5% span length, three QTLs for fiber length uniformity, three QTLs for fiber strength, two QTLs for fiber elongation and two QTLs for micronaire reading. The QTL controlling fiber-related traits were mainly additive, and meanwhile including dominant and overdominant. Several QTLs affecting different fiber-related traits were detected within the same chromosome region, suggesting that genes controlling fiber traits may be linked or the result of pleiotropy.     

Construction of a genetic linkage map for witloof (Cichorium intybus L. var. foliosum Hegi)

A genetic linkage map based on an intraspecific cross between two inbred lines of witloof‐chicory (Cichorium intybus L. var. foliosum Hegi) has been constructed. In total, 129 RAPD markers were scored in 565 F₂ plants. Grouping of these markers at a LOD of threshold 4.0 resulted in nine linkage groups, which is equal to the chicory haploid genome. The nine linkage groups covered 609.6 cM. All 129 RAPD markers were linked to one of the nine groups. Three RAPD markers could not be mapped. Out of the 126 remaining RAPD markers, 18 showed segregation distortion with significance value of P < 0.01.     

GBS高密度遗传连锁图谱定位甘蓝型油菜粉色花性状

甘蓝型油菜花瓣颜色是重要的观赏性状,花瓣颜色的选育和改良已成为材料创制的主要研究方向。目前对甘蓝型油菜粉色花性状定位研究未见报道。本研究以甘蓝型油菜纯系黄花62和甘蓝型油菜纯系粉花77为亲本构建双单倍体(doubled haploid,DH)群体。利用简化基因组测序技术(genotyping-by-sequencing,GBS)筛选出3253个单核苷酸多态性(single nucleotide polymorphism,SNP)标记,构建了全长1766.06 cM甘蓝型油菜连锁图谱,标记间平均遗传距离为0.54 cM;使用WinQTL Cartographer复合区间作图方法对粉色花性状进行数量性状座位(quantitative trait locus,QTL)定位,检测到位于A07和C03染色体上各1个QTL;将定位区间内基因与甘蓝和白菜同源基因进行线性比对,在这些区间中找到了一些存在于3个物种的同源基因;对粉色花定位区间内基因进行可变剪切分析发现,2个花色相关基因BnaA07g15980D和BnaA07g17500D在亲本粉色花瓣中发生内含子保留可变剪切。上述研究结果为甘蓝型油菜粉色花相关基因精细定位和分子连锁标记开发提供了更多线索。     

Identification of a sequence-tagged site (STS) marker linked to a restorer gene for Ogura cytoplasmic male sterility in radish (Raphanus sativus L.) by non-radioactive AFLP analysis

To identify DNA markers linked to a fertility restorer (Rf) genefor Ogura cytoplasmic male sterility in radish (Raphanus sativus L.),a non-radioactive, amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) analysiswas performed on bulked DNA samples from male-sterile and male-fertileradishes. Ten male-fertile and 10 male-sterile plants selected arbitrarilyfrom an F₂ population made by selfing of F₁ plant from a crossbetween a male-sterile (`MS-Gensuke') plant and a restorer (`Comet') plantwere used as material. Using 32 AFLP primer pairs, one AFLP fragment(AFLP190) which is specific to the bulked DNA samples from male-fertileF₂ plants was identified. AFLP190 was characterized by molecularcloning and nucleotide sequencing, and was converted to a sequence-taggedsite (STS) marker, STS190. A linkage analysis performed in 126individuals of two independent F₂ populations showed tight linkageof STS190 to the Rf gene. The rate of recombination between themarker and Rf was estimated to be less than 1%, making STS1901.2 cM from the gene.     

Construction of a high-density reference linkage map of tea (Camellia sinensis)

A few linkage maps of tea have been constructed using pseudo-testcross theory based on dominant marker systems. However, dominant markers are not suitable as landmark markers across a wide range of materials. Therefore, we developed co-dominant SSR markers from genomic DNA and ESTs and constructed a reference map using these co-dominant markers as landmarks. A population of 54 F₁ clones derived from reciprocal crosses between ‘Sayamakaori’ and ‘Kana-Ck17’ was used for the linkage analysis. Maps of both parents were constructed from the F₁ population that was taken for BC₁ population. The order of most of the dominant markers in the parental maps was consistent. We constructed a core map by merging the linkage data for markers that detected polymorphisms in both parents. The core map contains 15 linkage groups, which corresponds to the basic chromosome number of tea. The total length of the core map is 1218 cM. Here, we present the reference map as a central core map sandwiched between the parental maps for each linkage group; the combined maps contain 441 SSRs, 7 CAPS, 2 STS and 674 RAPDs. This newly constructed linkage map can be used as a basic reference linkage map of tea.     

The development of a genetic linkage map of blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum L.) and the identification of regions associated with key fruit quality and agronomic traits

The first genetic linkage map of blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum L.) was constructed using AFLP, SSR (genomic and EST-derived) and SNP markers, in a mapping population derived from two diverse breeding clones of blackcurrant from the SCRI breeding programme. Cluster analysis of the population revealed that the individuals within the population formed two distinct sub-populations, with segregation ratios consistent with one sub-population having the two intended parents, and the other being selfed segregants. The latter sub-population improves the map by providing a more informative estimate of recombination frequency than the crossed sub-population for some marker configurations, and also revealed the presence of two unlinked loci affecting viability. Several important phenological, agronomic and fruit quality traits were evaluated in the mapping population, and QTLs affecting these are located on the linkage map. This provides a framework for the development of marker-assisted breeding strategies for blackcurrant, to improve breeding efficiency and time to cultivar.     

利用重组自交系定位棉花第22染色体短臂的纤维品质性状的QTL

 以TM-1的染色体片段代换系CSB22sh和TM-1杂交,构建了包含104个家系的重组自交系（RILs）群体。利用74对具有多态性位点的引物进行检测,构建了包含61个多态性位点,长度为76.93 cM的遗传图谱,平均标记间距离1.26 cM。利用此遗传图谱结合重组自交系群体4个环境下的5个纤维品质性状进行QTL定位,共定位出12个QTLs,解释性状表型变异的2.45%～21.11%;在1,2,3,4个环境中同时检测到的QTLs分别有9,1,1,1个。而利用4个环境平均值进行联合分析定位出个4个QTLs,纤维长度和纤维整齐度的QTLs均为2个,解释性状表型变异的14.37%～19.97%,并且纤维长度和整齐度的QTL在相同的位置。多环境下检测到的QTL可能对标记辅助选择有实际应用价值。     

陆地棉遗传图谱构建及产量和纤维品质性状QTL定位

利用3 458对SSR引物筛选陆地棉中棉所35和渝棉1号间的多态性引物, 获得173对。以多态性引物检测(渝棉1号×中棉所35)F₂群体180个单株的标记基因型, 共获得178个标记位点。构建的遗传连锁图谱包括148个标记, 36个连锁群, 总长1 309.2 cM, 标记间平均距离8.8 cM, 覆盖棉花基因组的29.5%。36个连锁群中的28个分别被定位于20条染色体, 8个连锁群未定位于染色体。以渝棉1号×中棉所35的F₂、F_2:3群体的产量、纤维品质性状鉴定结果, 利用区间作图方法, 检测到4个产量性状QTL, 即2个衣分(LP)、1个铃重(BW)、1个籽指(SD); 5个纤维品质性状QTL, 即1个纤维长度(FL)、2个纤维比强度(FS)和2个纤维细度(FF)。LP1、BW、SD、FL和FS1被定位于第7染色体, LP2、FS2、FF1和FF2被分别位于第15、21、9和20染色体。5个纤维品质QTL的有利等位基因均来源于渝棉1号。     

Hybridization of radish (Raphanus sativus L.) and oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) through a flower-culture method

Summary Hybridization between radish and oilseed rape has been cumbersome, requiring elaborate embryo rescue techniques. With a modified flower culture method, we have achieved successful hybridization between radish and (transgenic) oilseed rape without the laborious and technically demandingin vitro ovule or embryo rescue techniques.The hybrid nature of the intergeneric hybrids was demonstrated using morphological traits, and DNA analyses. The described method will facilitate the generation ofRaphanobrassica hybrids useful for biosafety studies of the potential for transgenes to spread in weedyCruciferae as well as for breeding programs aimed at introducing useful radish genes, e.g. nematode resistance genes, into oilseed rape.     

Development of PCR-based markers linked to a restorer gene for cytoplasmic male sterility in radish (Raphanus sativus L.)

A random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) marker named OPC06-1900 was previously found linked to a fertility restorer gene (Rfw) for cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) in radish (Raphanus sativus L.). The RAPD marker was converted to a dominant sequence characterized amplified region (SCAR) marker SCC06-1894 by molecular cloning and nucleotide sequencing. A BLAST search revealed that the SCAR marker SCC06-1894 showed significant homology to the corresponding regions of Arabidopsis and Brassica sulfate transporter genes. The presence of the intron and exon of the DNA fragment SCC06-1894 was demonstrated by comparing RT-PCR and PCR products. Thus, allele-specific oligonucleotide primers were designed to amplify the SCAR marker SCC06-415. PCR test with F₂ plants and sequence analysis showed that SCC06-1894 and SCC06-415 were allelic, linked to Rfw/rfw gene at 8.0 cM. Nine oligonucleotide primers were designed based on a single radish nuclear restorer gene mRNA. A survey of these primer combinations by bulked segregant analysis (BSA) identified three polymorphisms. The three PCR-based markers were co-segregant in the coupling phase and distant from the Rfw gene by 1.4 cM. These specific markers distributed on both sides of the Rfw gene and will be helpful for breeding new rapseed (Brassica napus L.) restorer lines.     

Genetic analysis of Lolium. I. Identification of linkage groups and the establishment of a genetic map

A genetic map of Lolium has been produced using isozyme, restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) and random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers applied to a segregating family derived from an F₁ hybrid plant of L. perenne × L. multiflorum provenance, crossed on to a doubled haploid L. perenne. A total of 106 markers, out of a total of 160 polymorphic loci analysed, have been ascribed to seven linkage groups covering a map distance of 692cM, Two of these groups may be allocated to chromosomes 2 and 6 of the Lolium genome. The remaining unallocated markers, the majority of which showed severe segregation distortion, could be associated into small groups of two or three markers which showed no linkage with the main groups at a LOD of 2.8 or, if associated, could not be mapped in a satisfactory manner. This high incidence of disturbed segregations could be accounted for by the use of an interspecific hybrid between two species of differing genome size, with consequent cytological imbalance.     

陆地棉株型及生育期相关性状QTL定位

[目的]为了深入分析棉花株型及生育期相关性状的分子遗传机制,加速适机采棉花新品种分子标记辅助育种进程.[方法]通过构建包含413个单株的F2群体,结合高密度SNP(Single nucleotide polymorphism,单核苷酸多态性)遗传图谱,开展株高(Plant height,PH)、第一果枝节位(Node ...     

甘蓝型油菜产量及其构成因素的QTL定位与分析

产量性状是复杂的数量性状, 对种子的单株产量及其构成因素(全株总有效角果数、每角粒数、千粒重)进行QTL定位和上位性分析,确定其在染色体上的位置及其遗传效应,可以探讨油菜杂种优势产生原因,提高育种中对产量性状优良基因型选择的效率,达到提高油菜产量的目的。在双低油菜细胞质雄性不育保持系1141B和双高恢复系垦C₁构建的F₂作图群体中,运用SRAP、AFLP和SSR三种标记技术构建了一个甘蓝型油菜(Brassica napus L.)的分子标记遗传连锁图谱。共包含244个标记,分布于20个主要连锁群、1个三联体上,图谱总长度为2 769.5 cM。采用Windows QTL Cartographer Version 2.0统计软件及复合区间作图法,对油菜单株产量及其3大构成因素进行QTL定位,共检测到QTLs 16个分布在9个连锁群上,其中第6和13连锁群最多,均有3个。单个QTL解释性状表型变异的0.38%～73.34%。对于同一性状,等位基因的增效作用既来自母本,亦源自父本;采用双向方差分析法对位点间互作及其上位性进行分析,检测到26对影响产量构成性状的上位性互作效应QTL,说明油菜基因组中存在大量控制产量的互作位点,油菜产量性状的上位性存在着多效性,上位性互作包括QTL与非QTL位点,其中以非QTL位点较多。一般互作位点的独立效应值较小,而互作的效应值显著增大,且一般超过两位点独立效应值之和。反映了控制产量性状基因的复杂性。上位性是甘蓝型油菜产量性状杂种优势的重要遗传基础。     

Construction of Genetic Linkage Map of Bread Wheat （Triticum aestivum L.） Using an Intervarietal Cross and QTL Map for Spike Related Traits

Most often a genetic linkage map is prepared using populations obtained from two highly diverse genotypes. However, the markers from such a map may not be useful in a breeding program as these markers may not be polymorphic among the varieties used in breeding. For the past nine years, intraspecific maps have been gaining importance and such maps based on Swiss （PaiUard et al., 2003）, Japanese （Suenaga et al., 2005）, Australian （Chaimcrs et al., 2001） wheat varieties arc available. A map based on Indian wheat varieties however has not been reported. We constructed a genetic linkage map based on a cross between two Indian bread wheat （Triticum aestivum L.） varieties, Sonalika and Kalyansona. One hundred and fifty F2 individuals were analyzed for arbitrarilyprimed polymerase Chain reaction （AP-PCR）, random amplified polymorphic DNA （RAPD）, inter simple sequence repeats （ISSR）, Sequence Tagged Microsatelhte Sites （STMS）, Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism （AFLP） markers, seed storage proteins and known genes. A linkage map was constructed consisting of 236 markers and spanning a distance of 3 639 cM with 1 211.2 cM for A genome, 1 669.2 cM for B genome, 192.4 cM for D genome and 566.2 cM for unassigned groups,     

Cytoplasmic-genetic male sterility in radish (Raphanus sativus L.). Identification of maintainers,inheritance of male sterility and effect of environmental factors

Summary Research has been carried out on identification of maintainers for cytoplasmic-genetic male sterile lines in Japanese and European radish, on the mode of inheritance of male sterility and on the effect of environmental factors on the expression of this character.In a Japanese radish population and in most early European radish populations maintainers were found in high frequency. Segregations for male sterility in full-sib families, obtained by crossing male sterile and male fertile plants, and in backcross generations, indicated that male sterility is probably determined by one dominant and two recessive independently acting genes, but also minor genes may be involved.The expression of male sterility was not affected by seasonal influences. In some populations a reversible temperature effect was found, most ms plants occurred at 10, 14 and 26°C and most mf plants at 17 and 20°C.     

向日葵高密度遗传连锁图谱构建及两种水分条件下芽期性状的QTL分析

干旱胁迫对向日葵发芽出苗有重要影响。以K55×K58组合衍生的187个F6重组自交系为材料,利用SSR、SRAP、AFLP标记构建向日葵高密度遗传连锁图谱,设置正常水分(CK)和模拟干旱(18%聚乙二醇PEG-6000)两种水分条件,调查9个芽期数量性状,PCR扩增株系,构建一张包含17个连锁群、1105个标记(368个SSR、368个SRAP和369个AFLP)的高密度遗传连锁图谱。该图谱覆盖基因组长度3846.0 c M,平均图距3.48 c M,连锁群长度147.6~295.5 c M,每个连锁群标记数10~165个。两种条件下检测到33个QTL,其中干旱条件下检测到发芽指数、发芽率、胚芽长、胚根长、胚芽鲜重和胚根鲜重6个性状的14个QTL,可解释6.1%~14.0%的表型变异;正常水分(CK)条件下检测到发芽势、胚根长、胚芽鲜重、胚根鲜重、胚根干重和胚芽干重6个性状的19个QTL,可解释6.1%~25.8%的表型变异。两种水分条件下检测到Qefw5-1、Qefw5-2、Qefw5-4、Qrfw5、Qrfw10和Qrl9共6个QTL的遗传贡献率超过10%,此外,还检测到9个影响干旱胁迫与正常水分条件下性状差值的QTL,可能对抗旱性有直接贡献。这些QTL可为向日葵芽期抗旱分子设计育种研究提供重要参考。     

Mapping genes for double podding and other morphological traits in chickpea

Seed traits are important considerations for improving yield and product quality of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). The purpose of this study was to construct an intraspecific genetic linkage map and determine map positions of genes that confer double podding and seed traits using a population of 76 F₁₀ derived recombinant inbred lines (RILs) from the cross of ‘ICCV-2’ (large seeds and single pods) × ‘JG-62’ (small seeds and double podded). We used 55 sequence-tagged microsatellite sites (STMS), 20 random amplified polymorphic DNAs (RAPDs), 3inter-simple sequence repeats (ISSR) and 2 phenotypic markers to develop a genetic map that comprised 14 linkage groups covering297.5 cM. The gene for double podding (s) was mapped to linkage group 6 and linked to Tr44 and Tr35 at a distance of7.8 cM and 11.5 cM, respectively. The major gene for pigmentation, C, was mapped to linkage group 8 and was loosely linked to Tr33 at a distance of 13.5 cM. Four QTLs for 100 seed weight (located on LG4 and LG9), seed number plant^-1 (LG4), days to 50% flower (LG3) were identified. This intraspecific map of cultivated chickpea is the first that includes genes for important morphological traits. Synteny relationships among STMS markers appeared to be conserved on six linkage groups when our map was compared to the interspecific map presented by Winter et al. (2000). This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.