Identification of a novel and plant height-independent QTL for coleoptile length in barley and validation of its effect using near isogenic lines.

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This study reported the identification and validation of novel QTL conferring coleoptile length in barley and predicted candidate genes underlying the largest effect QTL based on orthologous analysis and comparison of the whole genome assemblies for both parental genotypes of the mapping population. Coleoptile length (CL) is one of the most important agronomic traits in cereal crops due to its direct influence on the optimal depth for seed sowing which facilitates better seedling establishment. Varieties with longer coleoptiles are preferred in drought-prone areas where less moisture maintains at the top layer of the soil. Compared to wheat, genetic study on coleoptile length is limited in barley. Here, we reported a study on detecting the genomic regions associated wit

SUBMITTER: Gao S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10881613 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature