Identification of loci controlling mineral element concentration in soybean seeds.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mineral nutrients play a crucial role in the biochemical and physiological functions of biological systems. The enhancement of seed mineral content via genetic improvement is considered as the most promising and cost-effective approach compared alternative means for meeting the dietary needs. The overall objective of this study was to perform a GWAS of mineral content (Ca, K, P and S) in seeds of a core set of 137 soybean lines that are representative of the diversity of early maturing soybeans cultivated in Canada (maturity groups 000-II).

Results

This panel of 137 soybean lines was grown in five environments (in total) and the seed mineral content was measured using a portable x-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer. The association analyses were carried out using

SUBMITTER: Malle S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7487956 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature