Genome-wide association study to identification of candidate genes influencing key seed traits in Perilla frutescens.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Perilla frutescens is a widely cultivated annual crop in East Asia, valued for its oil-rich seeds and edible leaves. The seeds are abundant in functional compounds such as unsaturated fatty acids, polyphenols, and flavonoids, and oil-extraction by-products are used as protein-rich animal feed and organic fertilizer. Despite its economic and nutritional significance, the genetic basis underlying major seed traits in Perilla remains poorly understood.

Results

To investigate the genetic architecture of key seed traits, a genome-wide association study (GWAS) was conducted using 61,539 high-quality SNPs derived from genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) of 237 Perilla germplasms. Nine phenotypes were evaluated, including eight continuous traits (e.g., capsule length, seed hei

SUBMITTER: Kim MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12706917 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature