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ArticleBMC plant biology2020

Deconstructing the genetic architecture of iron deficiency chlorosis in soybean using genome-wide approaches.

Teshale Assefa, Jiaoping Zhang, R V Chowda-Reddy, Adrienne N Moran Lauter, Arti Singh, Jamie A O'Rourke, Michelle A Graham, Asheesh K Singh

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Teshale AssefaDepartment of Agronomy, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA.
Jiaoping ZhangDepartment of Agronomy, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA.
R V Chowda-ReddyDepartment of Agronomy, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA.
Adrienne N Moran LauterUnited States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Corn Insects and Crop Genetics Research Unit and Department of Agronomy, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA.
Arti SinghDepartment of Agronomy, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7522-037X
Jamie A O'RourkeUnited States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Corn Insects and Crop Genetics Research Unit and Department of Agronomy, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA.
Michelle A GrahamUnited States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Corn Insects and Crop Genetics Research Unit and Department of Agronomy, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA.
Asheesh K SinghDepartment of Agronomy, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA. singhak@iastate.edu.
Iowa State University · USAgricultural Research Service · US

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Agricultural Research Service NAIowa Soybean Association NAIowa State University NANational Institute of Food and Agriculture NANorth Central Soybean Research Program (US) NA
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIron (Fe) is an essential micronutrient for plant growth and development. Iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC), caused by calcareous soils or high soil pH, can limit iron availability, negatively affecting soybean (Glycine max) yield. This study leverages genome-wide association study (GWAS) and a genome-wide epistatic study (GWES) with previous gene expression studies to identify regions of the soybean genome important in iron deficiency tolerance.

resultsA GWAS and a GWES were performed using 460 diverse soybean PI lines from 27 countries, in field and hydroponic iron stress conditions, using more than 36,000 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers. Combining this approach with available RNA-sequencing data identified significant markers, genomic regions, and novel genes associated with or responding to iron deficiency. Sixty-nine genomic regions associated with IDC tolerance were identified across 19 chromosomes via the GWAS, including the major-effect quantitative trait locus (QTL) on chromosome Gm03. Cluster analysis of significant SNPs in this region deconstructed this historically prominent QTL into four distinct linkage blocks, enabling the identification of multiple candidate genes for iron chlorosis tolerance. The complementary GWES identified SNPs in this region interacting with nine other genomic regions, providing the first evidence of epistatic interactions impacting iron deficiency tolerance.

conclusionsThis study demonstrates that integrating cutting edge genome wide association (GWA), genome wide epistasis (GWE), and gene expression studies is a powerful strategy to identify novel iron tolerance QTL and candidate loci from diverse germplasm. Crops, unlike model species, have undergone selection for thousands of years, constraining and/or enhancing stress responses. Leveraging genomics-enabled approaches to study these adaptations is essential for future crop improvement.

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Genome-Wide Association StudyEpistasis, GeneticGene Expression ProfilingGenes, PlantGenome, PlantGlycine maxIronPolymorphism, Single NucleotideQuantitative Trait LociSeed BankStress, PhysiologicalIronGene expressionGermplasmGWASGWESIron deficiency chlorosis (IDC)Quantitative trait locus (QTL)Soybean

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