Genomic differences between cultivated soybean, G. max and its wild relative G. soja.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Glycine max is an economically important crop and many different varieties of soybean exist around the world. The first draft sequences and gene models of G. max (domesticated soybean) as well as G. soja (wild soybean), both became available in 2010. This opened the door for comprehensive comparative genomics studies between the two varieties.

Results

We have further analysed the sequences and identified the 425 genes that are unique to G. max and unavailable in G. soja. We further studied the genes with significant number of non-synonymous SNPs in their upstream regions. 12 genes involved in seed development, 3 in oil and 6 in protein concentration are unique to G. max. A significant number of unique genes are seen to overlap with the QTL regions of the three tra

SUBMITTER: Joshi T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3549820 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature