Genetic diversity, population structure and quality-trait associations in Blumea balsamifera revealed by EST-SSR markers.

ABSTRACT: Blumea balsamifera is a widely used ancient medicinal herb in tropical and subtropical Asia. Studying the genetic diversity of B. balsamifera germplasm resources and developing molecular markers related to the content of active constituents in B. balsamifera are of great significance for breeding varieties with high active ingredient content. In this study, the contents of 6 key active constituents were determined in 51 B. balsamifera accessions. EST-SSR markers were used to study their genetic diversity. At the same time, genetic structure analysis and linkage disequilibrium analysis were performed. On this basis, association analysis between EST-SSR markers and active ingredient content was performed. Quantitative analysis revealed substantial variation in six bioactive compounds, with c

SUBMITTER: Huang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12270148 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature