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Identification of candidate genes underlying genic male-sterile msc-1 locus via genome resequencing in Capsicum annuum L.

Identification of candidate genes underlying genic male-sterile msc-1 locus via genome... Key message Based on genome resequencing, a strong candidate gene Capana02g002096 was identified in this study. Capana02g002096 encodes a homolog of AtDYT1 which is a bHLH transcription factor and involves in the early tapetal development. Abstract Genic male-sterile line is an efficient tool for commercial hybrid seed production in pepper; however, so far, only few genes controlling this trait have been cloned. A spontaneous genic male-sterile mutant, msc-1, had been identified and widely used in China, of which the male-sterile trait was proved to be controlled by a single recessive locus. For cloning the gene(s) underlying the msc-1 locus, genome resequencing and comparison analyses were performed between male-sterile and male-fertile lines. According to the genomic variations and genes’ annotations, Capana02g002096 was selected as a candidate gene underlying the msc-1 locus. Capana02g002096 encodes a homolog of AtDYT1, which is a bHLH transcription factor and involves in the early tapetal development. Moreover, a 7-bp deletion was identified in the exon of Capana02g002096, which led to a premature stop codon and may cause a loss-of-function mutation. Further genotyping in the 16C1369AB population containing 1110 plants, a F population consisting of 510 plants and 46 inbreed lines revealed that the male-sterile phenotype was http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png TAG Theoretical and Applied Genetics Springer Journals

Identification of candidate genes underlying genic male-sterile msc-1 locus via genome resequencing in Capsicum annuum L.

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Springer Journals
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Copyright © 2018 by Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature
Subject
Life Sciences; Plant Breeding/Biotechnology; Plant Genetics and Genomics; Agriculture; Plant Biochemistry; Biochemistry, general; Biotechnology
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0040-5752
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1432-2242
DOI
10.1007/s00122-018-3119-1
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29855672
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Key message Based on genome resequencing, a strong candidate gene Capana02g002096 was identified in this study. Capana02g002096 encodes a homolog of AtDYT1 which is a bHLH transcription factor and involves in the early tapetal development. Abstract Genic male-sterile line is an efficient tool for commercial hybrid seed production in pepper; however, so far, only few genes controlling this trait have been cloned. A spontaneous genic male-sterile mutant, msc-1, had been identified and widely used in China, of which the male-sterile trait was proved to be controlled by a single recessive locus. For cloning the gene(s) underlying the msc-1 locus, genome resequencing and comparison analyses were performed between male-sterile and male-fertile lines. According to the genomic variations and genes’ annotations, Capana02g002096 was selected as a candidate gene underlying the msc-1 locus. Capana02g002096 encodes a homolog of AtDYT1, which is a bHLH transcription factor and involves in the early tapetal development. Moreover, a 7-bp deletion was identified in the exon of Capana02g002096, which led to a premature stop codon and may cause a loss-of-function mutation. Further genotyping in the 16C1369AB population containing 1110 plants, a F population consisting of 510 plants and 46 inbreed lines revealed that the male-sterile phenotype was

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Published: May 31, 2018

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