Validation of candidate gene-based EST-SSR markers for sugar yield in sugarcane

Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) is a widely cultivated crop that fulfils approximately 75% of the sucrose demand worldwide. Owing to its polyploidy and complex genetic nature, it is difficult to identify and map genes related to complex traits, such as sucrose content. However, association mapping is one...

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Main Authors: S. Divakar, Ratnesh Kumar Jha, D. N. Kamat, Ashutosh Singh
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-10-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2023.1273740/full
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author S. Divakar
Ratnesh Kumar Jha
D. N. Kamat
Ashutosh Singh
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description Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) is a widely cultivated crop that fulfils approximately 75% of the sucrose demand worldwide. Owing to its polyploidy and complex genetic nature, it is difficult to identify and map genes related to complex traits, such as sucrose content. However, association mapping is one of the alternatives for identifying genes or markers for marker-assisted selection. In the present study, EST-SSR primers were obtained from in silico studies. The functionality of each primer was tested using Blast2Go software, and 30 EST-SSR primers related to sugar content were selected. These markers were validated using association analysis. A total of 70 F1 diverse genotypes for sugar content were phenotypes with two check lines. All parameters related to sugar content were recorded. The results showed a significant variation between the genotypes for sugar yield traits such as Brix value, purity, and sucrose content, etc. Correlation studies revealed that the Brix%, sucrose content, and sucrose recovery were significantly correlated. An association analysis was performed using mixed linear model to avoid false positive associations. The association analysis revealed that the SEM 407 marker was significantly associated with Brix% and sucrose content. The SEM 407 primers are putatively related to diphosphate-fructose-6-phosphate 1-phosphotransferase which is associated with Brix% and sucrose content. This functional marker can be used for marker-assisted selection for sugar yield traits in sugarcane that could accelerate the sugarcane breeding program.
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spelling doaj.art-a3797eda9168435b8289639efa6f33602023-10-28T21:06:37ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Plant Science1664-462X2023-10-011410.3389/fpls.2023.12737401273740Validation of candidate gene-based EST-SSR markers for sugar yield in sugarcaneS. Divakar0Ratnesh Kumar Jha1D. N. Kamat2Ashutosh Singh3Department of AB&MB, CBSH, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), Samastipur, Bihar, IndiaCentre for Advanced Studies on Climate Change, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), Samastipur, Bihar, IndiaSugarcane Research Institute, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), Samastipur, Bihar, IndiaCentre for Advanced Studies on Climate Change, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), Samastipur, Bihar, IndiaSugarcane (Saccharum spp.) is a widely cultivated crop that fulfils approximately 75% of the sucrose demand worldwide. Owing to its polyploidy and complex genetic nature, it is difficult to identify and map genes related to complex traits, such as sucrose content. However, association mapping is one of the alternatives for identifying genes or markers for marker-assisted selection. In the present study, EST-SSR primers were obtained from in silico studies. The functionality of each primer was tested using Blast2Go software, and 30 EST-SSR primers related to sugar content were selected. These markers were validated using association analysis. A total of 70 F1 diverse genotypes for sugar content were phenotypes with two check lines. All parameters related to sugar content were recorded. The results showed a significant variation between the genotypes for sugar yield traits such as Brix value, purity, and sucrose content, etc. Correlation studies revealed that the Brix%, sucrose content, and sucrose recovery were significantly correlated. An association analysis was performed using mixed linear model to avoid false positive associations. The association analysis revealed that the SEM 407 marker was significantly associated with Brix% and sucrose content. The SEM 407 primers are putatively related to diphosphate-fructose-6-phosphate 1-phosphotransferase which is associated with Brix% and sucrose content. This functional marker can be used for marker-assisted selection for sugar yield traits in sugarcane that could accelerate the sugarcane breeding program.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2023.1273740/fullsugarcaneEST-SSRcandidate genessugar contentassociation mappingmarker-assisted selection
spellingShingle S. Divakar
Ratnesh Kumar Jha
D. N. Kamat
Ashutosh Singh
Validation of candidate gene-based EST-SSR markers for sugar yield in sugarcane
Frontiers in Plant Science
sugarcane
EST-SSR
candidate genes
sugar content
association mapping
marker-assisted selection
title Validation of candidate gene-based EST-SSR markers for sugar yield in sugarcane
title_full Validation of candidate gene-based EST-SSR markers for sugar yield in sugarcane
title_fullStr Validation of candidate gene-based EST-SSR markers for sugar yield in sugarcane
title_full_unstemmed Validation of candidate gene-based EST-SSR markers for sugar yield in sugarcane
title_short Validation of candidate gene-based EST-SSR markers for sugar yield in sugarcane
title_sort validation of candidate gene based est ssr markers for sugar yield in sugarcane
topic sugarcane
EST-SSR
candidate genes
sugar content
association mapping
marker-assisted selection
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2023.1273740/full
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