Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] genotypes based on agro-morphological traits and SNP markers.

ABSTRACT: Soybean (Glycine max) is one of the world's most important oilseed crops and has adapted to various environmental conditions. Yields of soybeans in Nigeria are notably low due to different production constraints, including the limited availability of improved varieties and the slow replacement rate of old varieties with new and high-yielding ones. Ensuring high genetic diversity in the working germplasm is among the primary factors for the success of breeding programs in identifying high-yielding and well-adapted improved varieties. This study aimed to assess the genetic diversity and population structure of 45 soybean breeding lines of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture soybean breeding program at the advanced evaluation stage based on phenotypic traits and SNP markers to

SUBMITTER: Assfaw AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12513657 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature