Uncovering of major genetic factors generating naturally occurring variation in heading date among Asian rice cultivars.

ABSTRACT: To dissect the genetic factors controlling naturally occurring variation of heading date in Asian rice cultivars, we performed QTL analyses using F(2) populations derived from crosses between a japonica cultivar, Koshihikari, and each of 12 cultivars originating from various regions in Asia. These 12 diverse cultivars varied in heading date under natural field conditions in Tsukuba, Japan. Transgressive segregation was observed in 10 F(2) combinations. QTL analyses using multiple crosses revealed a comprehensive series of loci involved in natural variation in flowering time. One to four QTLs were detected in each cross combination, and some QTLs were shared among combinations. The chromosomal locations of these QTLs corresponded well with those detected in other studies. The allelic effect

SUBMITTER: Ebana K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3057013 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature