Transcriptome and WGCNA reveals the potential genetic basis of photoperiod-sensitive male sterility in soybean.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) is a crucial crop due to its high plant protein and oil content. Previous studies have shown that soybeans exhibit significant heterosis in terms of yield and protein content However, the practical application of soybean heterosis remains difficult, as the molecular mechanisms underlying photoperiod-sensitive genic male sterile (PGMS) is still unclear.

Results

This study characterized the PGMS line 88-428BY, which is sterile under short-day (SD) conditions and fertile under long-day (LD) conditions. To elucidate the genetic basis for this trait, we collected anthers, from 88-428BY under SD and LD conditions at three developmental stages, resulting in the identification of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) (2333, 2727 and 7282 D

SUBMITTER: Yang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11816801 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature