QTL mapping for the flag leaf-related traits using RILs derived from Trititrigia germplasm line SN304 and wheat cultivar Yannong15 in multiple environments-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

QTL mapping for the flag leaf-related traits using RILs derived from Trititrigia germplasm line SN304 and wheat cultivar Yannong15 in multiple environments

Published:2024-04-18 Issue:1 Volume:24 Page:
ISSN:1471-2229
Container-title:BMC Plant Biology
language:en
Short-container-title:BMC Plant Biol

Author:

Zhang Xia,Xing Piyi,Lin Caicai,Wang Honggang,Bao Yinguang,Li Xingfeng

Abstract

Abstract Background Developing and enriching genetic resources plays important role in the crop improvement. The flag leaf affects plant architecture and contributes to the grain yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). The genetic improvement of flag leaf traits faces problems such as a limited genetic basis. Among the various genetic resources of wheat, Thinopyrum intermedium has been utilized as a valuable resource in genetic improvement due to its disease resistance, large spikes, large leaves, and multiple flowers. In this study, a recombinant inbred line (RIL) population was derived from common wheat Yannong15 and wheat-Th. intermedium introgression line SN304 was used to identify the quantitative trait loci (QTL) for flag leaf-related traits. Results QTL mapping was performed for flag leaf length (FLL), flag leaf width (FLW) and flag leaf area (FLA). A total of 77 QTLs were detected, and among these, 51 QTLs with positive alleles were contributed by SN304. Fourteen major QTLs for flag leaf traits were detected on chromosomes 2B, 3B, 4B, and 2D. Additionally, 28 QTLs and 8 QTLs for flag leaf-related traits were detected in low-phosphorus and drought environments, respectively. Based on major QTLs of positive alleles from SN304, we identified a pair of double-ended anchor primers mapped on chromosome 2B and amplified a specific band of Th. intermedium in SN304. Moreover, there was a major colocated QTL on chromosome 2B, called QFll/Flw/Fla-2B, which was delimited to a physical interval of approximately 2.9 Mb and contained 20 candidate genes. Through gene sequence and expression analysis, four candidate genes associated with flag leaf formation and growth in the QTL interval were identified. Conclusion These results promote the fine mapping of QFll/Flw/Fla-2B, which have pleiotropic effects, and will facilitate the identification of candidate genes for flag leaf-related traits. Additionally, this work provides a theoretical basis for the application of Th. intermedium in wheat breeding.

Funder

National Natural Science Foundation of China

the Talent Introduction Project of Dezhou University of China

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Link

https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s12870-024-04993-x.pdf

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