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GrainGenes Reference Report: TAG-127-1607

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TAG-127-1607
Title
Genetic control of grain yield and grain physical characteristics in a bread wheat population grown under a range of environmental conditions.
Journal
Theoretical and Applied Genetics
Year
2014
Volume
127
Pages
1607-24
Author
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Maphosa L
Langridge P
Taylor H
Parent B
Emebiri LC
Kuchel H
Reynolds MP
Chalmers KJ
Okada A
Edwards J
Mather DE
Abstract
Genetic analysis of the yield and physical quality of wheat revealed complex genetic control, including strong effects of photoperiod-sensitivity loci. Environmental conditions such as moisture deficit and high temperatures during the growing period affect the grain yield and grain characteristics of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). The aim of this study was to map quantitative trait loci (QTL) for grain yield and grain quality traits using a Drysdale/Gladius bread wheat mapping population grown under a range of environmental conditions in Australia and Mexico. In general, yield and grain quality were reduced in environments exposed to drought and/or heat stress. Despite large effects of known photoperiod-sensitivity loci (Ppd-B1 and Ppd-D1) on crop development, grain yield and grain quality traits, it was possible to detect QTL elsewhere in the genome. Some of these QTL were detected consistently across environments. A locus on chromosome 6A (TaGW2) that is known to be associated with grain development was associated with grain width, thickness and roundness. The grain hardness (Ha) locus on chromosome 5D was associated with particle size index and flour extraction and a region on chromosome 3B was associated with grain width, thickness, thousand grain weight and yield. The genetic control of grain length appeared to be largely independent of the genetic control of the other grain dimensions. As expected, effects on grain yield were detected at loci that also affected yield components. Some QTL displayed QTL-by-environment interactions, with some having effects only in environments subject to water limitation and/or heat stress.
External Databases
PubMed: 24865506
Gene
TaGW2-6A (Triticum)

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