Using Genome-Wide Association Studies to Reveal DArTseq and SNP Loci Associated with Agronomic Traits and Yield in Maize.

ABSTRACT: Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has revolutionized genetic research, enabling the massive, rapid, and relatively inexpensive analysis of the genomes, transcriptomes, and epigenomes of various organisms, including maize. Therefore, this paper uses NGS, association mapping, and physical mapping to identify candidate genes associated with yield structure traits and yield in maize (Zea mays L.). Furthermore, expression analysis of selected candidate genes was performed to confirm their contribution to yield formation. The plant material used for the study was 186 F1 hybrids and 20 reference genotypes (high-yielding and low-yielding). Field experiments were conducted simultaneously in two locations (in Smolice and Kobierzyce). NGS yielded a total of 45,876 molecular markers (24,437 Sili

SUBMITTER: Lenort M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12731560 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature