Differentially expressed genes related to plant height and yield in two alfalfa cultivars based on RNA-seq.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is a kind of forage with high relative feeding value in farming and livestock breeding, and is of great significance to the development of animal husbandry. The growth of the aboveground part of alfalfa is an important factor that limits crop yield. Clarifying the molecular mechanisms that maintain vigorous growth in alfalfa may contribute to the development of molecular breeding for this crop.

Methods

Here, we evaluated the growth phenotypes of five cultivars of alfalfa (WL 712, WL 525HQ, Victoria, Knight 2, and Aohan). Then RNA-seq was performed on the stems of WL 712, chosen as a fast growing cultivar, and Aohan, chosen as a slow growing cultivar. GO enrichment analysis was conducted on all differentially expressed genes (DEG

SUBMITTER: Qi J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9558622 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature