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ArticleBMC genomics2025

The development of ideal insertion and deletion (InDel) markers and initial indel map variation in cucumber using re-sequenced data.

Jinchang Yang, Pengxu Meng, Hang Mi, Xueying Wang, Jin Yang, Shaohong Fu, Wanzhuo Gong, Ruifan Bao, Wujiao Deng, Haimei Wu and 5 more

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Jinchang Yang *Chengdu Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, No 200 Nongke Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
Pengxu Meng *Maize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, No 211 Huiming Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
Hang Mi *Maize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, No 211 Huiming Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
Xueying WangMaize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, No 211 Huiming Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
Jin YangChengdu Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, No 200 Nongke Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
Shaohong FuChengdu Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, No 200 Nongke Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
Wanzhuo GongChengdu Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, No 200 Nongke Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
Ruifan BaoMaize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, No 211 Huiming Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
Wujiao DengMaize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, No 211 Huiming Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
Haimei WuMaize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, No 211 Huiming Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
Zhiqin LiuMaize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, No 211 Huiming Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
Sijia YangMaize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, No 211 Huiming Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
Jixing NiMaize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, No 211 Huiming Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
Jian LiuMaize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, No 211 Huiming Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China. liujian@sicau.edu.cn.
Haoran ShiChengdu Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, No 200 Nongke Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China. sicau3339@outlook.com.

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Major Science and Technology Program in Sichuan Province 2023YFN0006National Key Research and Development Program of China 2022YFD1601501National Key Research and Development Program of China 2023YFD1201100Natural Science Foundation Project of Sichuan Provincial 2022NSFSC0151the Major Science and Technology Project of Sichuan Province 2022ZDZX0013
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Abstract

backgroundInDels are the most common type of length polymorphism and play a critical role in the genetic traits of many important phenotypes in both plants and animals, making them an ideal source for length polymorphism molecular markers. However, in the process of cucumber breeding, researchers still face deficiencies in the identification of InDel loci and the development of genomic-wide molecular markers.

resultsIn this study, we conducted InDel identification on 115 cucumber re-sequencing datasets, identifying a total of 7,842,946 InDels, with lengths ranging from 1 to 59 bp and an average density of one InDel every 2.8 kb on the chromosomes. The InDel variations were classified into four main categories, and 81 InDel hotspots were identified, serving as the foundation for constructing a cucumber InDel variation map. Additionally, we utilized an electronic PCR strategy to develop genome-wide InDel markers for cucumber, resulting in the selection of 22,442 InDel primers exhibiting high polymorphism (PIC ≥ 0.5) and major allele differences of ≥ 3 bp. We experimentally validated 50 randomly selected InDel primers, and the results showed that all markers exhibited high polymorphism.

conclusionsThe construction of the cucumber genome InDel variation map aids in understanding the genetic basis of key traits in cucumber derived from InDel variations. The ideal InDel markers developed in this study may enhance the efficiency of cucumber breeding for resistance to both biotic and abiotic stresses, as well as scientific research.

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Cucumis sativusINDEL MutationChromosome MappingGenetic MarkersGenome, PlantPolymorphism, GeneticGenetic MarkersCucumberGenome variationInDelsMolecular markerRe-sequenced

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