The Genetic Architecture of Flowering Time and Photoperiod Sensitivity in Maize as Revealed by QTL Review and Meta Analysis

doi:10.1111/j.1744-7909.2012.01128.x

J Integr Plant Biol. ›› 2012, Vol. 54 ›› Issue (6): 358-373.DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-7909.2012.01128.x

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The Genetic Architecture of Flowering Time and Photoperiod Sensitivity in Maize as Revealed by QTL Review and Meta Analysis

Jie Xu^1,2, Yaxi Liu³, Jian Liu^1,2, Moju Cao^1,2, Jing Wang^1,2, Hai Lan^1,2, Yunbi Xu^4,5, Yanli Lu^1,2,5*, Guangtang Pan^1,2 and Tingzhao Rong^1,2

¹Maize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Wenjiang 611130, Sichuan, China
²Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Maize in Southwest Region Ministry of Agriculture, China
³Triticeae Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Wenjiang 611130, Sichuan, China
⁴Institute of Crop Science, National Key Facilities for Crop Genetic Resources and Improvement, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
⁵International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), El Batán 56130, Texcoco, Mexico

Received:2012-01-24 Accepted:2012-04-10 Published:2012-05-14
About author:^*Corresponding author Tel: +86 28 8265 2012; Fax: +86 28 8629 0916; E-mail: yanli.lu82@hotmail.com

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Abstract:

The control of flowering is not only important for reproduction, but also plays a key role in the processes of domestication and adaptation. To reveal the genetic architecture for flowering time and photoperiod sensitivity, a comprehensive evaluation of the relevant literature was performed and followed by meta analysis. A total of 25 synthetic consensus quantitative trait loci (QTL) and four hot-spot genomic regions were identified for photoperiod sensitivity including 11 genes related to photoperiod response or flower morphogenesis and development. Besides, a comparative analysis of the QTL for flowering time and photoperiod sensitivity highlighted the regions containing shared and unique QTL for the two traits. Candidate genes associated with maize flowering were identified through integrated analysis of the homologous genes for flowering time in plants and the consensus QTL regions for photoperiod sensitivity in maize (Zea mays L.). Our results suggest that the combination of literature review, meta-analysis and homologous blast is an efficient approach to identify new candidate genes and create a global view of the genetic architecture for maize photoperiodic flowering. Sequences of candidate genes can be used to develop molecular markers for various models of marker-assisted selection, such as marker-assisted recurrent selection and genomic selection that can contribute significantly to crop environmental adaptation.

Xu J, Liu Y, Liu J, Cao M, Wang J, Lan H, Xu Y, Lu Y, Pan G, Rong T (2012) The genetic architecture of flowering time and photoperiod sensitivity in maize as revealed by QTL review and meta analysis. J. Integr. Plant Biol. 54(6), 358–373.

Key words: Maize, flowering time, photoperiod sensitivity, meta-analysis, consensus quantitative trait loci (cQTL), molecular breeding

Jie Xu, Yaxi Liu, Jian Liu, Moju Cao, Jing Wang, Hai Lan, Yunbi Xu, Yanli Lu, Guangtang Pan, and Tingzhao Rong. The Genetic Architecture of Flowering Time and Photoperiod Sensitivity in Maize as Revealed by QTL Review and Meta Analysis[J]. J Integr Plant Biol., 2012, 54(6): 358-373.

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