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Characterization of heterosis and genomic prediction‐based establishment of heterotic patterns for developing better hybrids in pigeonpea
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Characterization of heterosis and genomic prediction‐based establishment of heterotic patterns for developing better hybrids in pigeonpea

R.K. Saxena, Y. Jiang, A.W. Khan, Y. Zhao, V. Kumar Singh, A. Bohra, M. Sonappa, A. Rathore, C.V.S. Kumar, K. Saxena, …
The Plant Genome, Vol.14(3), Art. e20125
2021
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Abstract

Whole-genome resequencing (WGRS) of 396 lines, consisting of 104 hybrid parental lines and 292 germplasm lines, were used to study the molecular basis of mid-parent heterosis (MPH) and to identify complementary heterotic patterns in pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.] hybrids. The lines and hybrids were assessed for yield and yield-related traits in multiple environments. Our analysis showed positive MPH values in 78.6% of hybrids, confirming the potential of hybrid breeding in pigeonpea. By using genome-wide prediction and association mapping approaches, we identified 129 single nucleotide polymorphisms and 52 copy number variations with significant heterotic effects and also established a high-yielding heterotic pattern in pigeonpea. In summary, our study highlights the role of WGRS data in the study and use of heterosis in crops where hybrid breeding is expected to boost selection gain in order to ensure global food security.

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3 Agriculture, Environment & Ecology
3.4 Crop Science
3.4.96 QTL
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