Grain protein content variation and its association analysis in barley.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Grain protein content (GPC) is an important quality determinant for barley used as malt, feed as well as food. It is controlled by a complex genetic system. GPC differs greatly among barley genotypes and is also variable across different environments. It is imperative to understand the genetic control of barley GPC and identify the genotypes with less variation under the different environments.

Results

In this study, 59 cultivated and 99 Tibetan wild barley genotypes were used for a genome-wide association study (GWAS) and a multi-platform candidate gene-based association analysis, in order to identify the molecular markers associated with GPC. Tibetan wild barley had higher GPC than cultivated barley. The significant correlation between GPC and diastatic power (D

SUBMITTER: Cai S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3608362 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature