Genetic analysis and fine mapping of a semi-dwarf gene in a centromeric region in rice (Oryza sativa L.).

ABSTRACT: Superior plant architecture is a key means of enhancing yield potential in high yielding varieties. A newly identified recessive gene, named sd-c, controls plant height and tiller number. Genetic analysis of an F2 population from a cross between the semi-dwarf mutant and japonica cv. Houshengheng showed that the sd-c locus was flanked by SSR markers RM27877 and RM277 on chromosome 12. Thirty nine InDel markers were developed in the region and the sd-c gene was further mapped to a 1 cM centromeric region between InDel markers C11 and C12. These sequenced markers can be used to distinguish wild type and mutants and thus can be used in marker-assisted selection. The sd-c mutant decreases culm length by about 26% and doubles the tiller number without changing seed weight. Until now only sd-1 h

SUBMITTER: Chen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3688377 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature