Identification of yield-related genes through genome-wide association: case study of weeping forsythia, an emerging medicinal crop.

ABSTRACT:

Key message

This study identified candidate genes related to fruit yield for an emerging medicinal crop, weeping forsythia.

Background

The genetic basis of crop yield is an agricultural research hotspot. Identifying the genes related to yield traits is the key to increase the yield. Weeping forsythia is an emerging medicinal crop that currently lacks excellent varieties. The genes related to fruit yield in weeping forsythia have not been identified.

Objective

Thus, we aimed to screen the candidate genes related to fruit yield of weeping forsythia by using genome-wide association analysis.

Methods

Here, 60 samples from the same field and source of weeping forsythia were collected to identify its yield-related candidate genes. Association analysis was performed o

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8586636 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature