Identification of Novel QTL for Mercury Accumulation in Maize Using an Enlarged SNP Panel.

ABSTRACT: Mercury (Hg) pollution not only poses a threat to the environment but also adversely affects the growth and development of plants, with potential repercussions for animals and humans through bioaccumulation in the food chain. Maize, a crucial source of food, industrial materials, and livestock feed, requires special attention in understanding the genetic factors influencing mercury accumulation. Developing maize varieties with low mercury accumulation is vital for both maize production and human health. In this study, a comprehensive genome-wide association study (GWAS) was conducted using an enlarged SNP panel comprising 1.25 million single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in 230 maize inbred lines across three environments. The analysis identified 111 significant SNPs within 78 quantitati

SUBMITTER: Gao J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10888321 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature