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ArticlePlant communications2025

A comprehensive map of DNA-segment copy number variation in 491 genomes of common wheat uncovers genes associated with multiple agronomic traits.

Shengwei Ma, Jianqing Niu, Yaoqi Si, Shusong Zheng, Yaru Lu, Shuiquan Tian, Xiaoli Shi, Zedong Chen, Cong Sun, Ziyi Qin and 10 more

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Shengwei MaYazhouwan National Laboratory, Sanya, Hainan 572024, China; Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; Hainan Seed Industry Laboratory, Sanya, Hainan 572024, China.
Jianqing NiuYazhouwan National Laboratory, Sanya, Hainan 572024, China; Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; Hainan Seed Industry Laboratory, Sanya, Hainan 572024, China.
Yaoqi SiInstitute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
Shusong ZhengInstitute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
Yaru LuDepartment of Life Science, Tangshan Normal University, Tangshan, Hebei 063000, China.
Shuiquan TianInstitute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
Xiaoli ShiInstitute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
Zedong ChenSchool of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, Hainan, China.
Cong SunYazhouwan National Laboratory, Sanya, Hainan 572024, China; Hainan Seed Industry Laboratory, Sanya, Hainan 572024, China.
Ziyi QinSchool of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, Hainan, China.
Xiaolin LiuInstitute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
Huilan WuInstitute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
Mengjun GuInstitute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
Man CuiInstitute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
Qiao LuInstitute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
Wenjuan ZhouInstitute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
Weiming HeBGI Research, Sanya 572025, China.
Chi ZhangBGI Research, Sanya 572025, China.
Fei HeInstitute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; Centre of Excellence for Plant and Microbial Science (CEPAMS), JIC-CAS, Beijing 100101, China. Electronic address: fhe@genetics.ac.cn.
Hong-Qing LingYazhouwan National Laboratory, Sanya, Hainan 572024, China; Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; Hainan Seed Industry Laboratory, Sanya, Hainan 572024, China; College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China. Electronic address: hqling@genetics.ac.cn.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

DNA-segment copy number variations (DSCNVs), such as deletions and duplications, are important sources of genomic structural variation. However, the types and sizes of DSCNVs, as well as their genome-wide distribution and potential functions, are poorly understood in wheat. Here, we identified 198 985 DSCNVs by investigating 491 genomes of common wheat and found that they account for 20% of the entire genome. Interestingly, approximately 38% of genes are linked to DSCNVs. The number of DSCNVs within each accession ranges from 47 366 to 96 342, and their total sizes vary from 421.3 to 1267.9 Mb. We found that 957 and 1304 DSCNVs have been favored by breeders in China and the United States, respectively. By conducting DSCNV-based genome-wide association studies for the principal components of plant developmental and yield-component traits, we identified 34 loci as directly or indirectly involved in controlling the formation of multiple traits. Notably, a newly discovered DSCNV covering TaFT-D1 is significantly associated with flowering time and other agronomic traits. Overall, our findings highlight the potential of DSCNVs to drive fundamental discoveries in plant science. The comprehensive DSCNV map and the DSCNV-associated genes will also facilitate future research efforts to improve wheat yield, quality, and adaptation.

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DNA Copy Number VariationsGenes, PlantGenome, PlantTriticumGenome-Wide Association Studycommon wheatDNA-segment copy number variationflowering timeGWASwhole-genome resequencing

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