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ArticlePlants (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Genome-Wide Association Analysis of Sweet Pepper (

Yaolong Wang, Entong Li, Jiawei Lu, Jing Wang, Qiaolu Zang, Yanping Liang, Ruxia Tian, Changwei Zhang, Fangling Jiang, Yan Cheng

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Article in Plants (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Yaolong WangHorticulture College, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan 030032, China.ORCID 0009-0001-3543-5229
Entong LiNational Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
Jiawei LuHorticulture College, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan 030032, China.
Jing WangHorticulture College, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan 030032, China.
Qiaolu ZangHorticulture College, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan 030032, China.
Yanping LiangHorticulture College, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan 030032, China.
Ruxia TianHorticulture College, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan 030032, China.
Changwei ZhangNational Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.ORCID 0000-0001-6426-7060
Fangling JiangNational Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
Yan ChengHorticulture College, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan 030032, China.

Funding

the earmarked fund for Modern Agro-industry Technology Research System in Shanxi Province CYJSTX08the Key Technology Research and Development Program of Shanxi Province 202202140601006the Science and Technology Innovation Talent Key Team Project in Shanxi Province 202304051001018
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Abstract

As one of the most important vegetables globally, peppers have garnered significant attention from breeders due to their diverse agronomic traits, including plant type, leaf shape, and maturity. Understanding the genetic mechanisms underlying these traits is crucial for systematic advancements in sweet pepper breeding. In this study, leveraging the PepperSNP50K liquid breeding chip, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of horticultural traits and genetic diversity using sweet pepper germplasm samples. Initially, the sweet pepper populations were analyzed using SNP-based liquid chip technology. Subsequently, phenotypic surveys were performed on 217 sweet pepper samples, and the collected phenotypic data were integrated with SNP markers to conduct a genome-wide association study (GWAS) of key agronomic traits. Among the 25 horticultural traits evaluated, 11 exhibited significant associations with 54 SNP polymerization regions and 193 candidate genes. These findings provide a robust foundation for the utilization of sweet pepper germplasm resources and the development of new, improved varieties. Furthermore, in this study, we identified Caz06g05770 (Lycopene beta-cyclase) as a candidate gene responsible for the color of mature ripe fruits. This research not only enhances our understanding of the genetic basis of sweet pepper traits but also offers a practical roadmap for advancing breeding programs and boosting agricultural productivity. By bridging the gap between genetic research and practical breeding applications, this study paves the way for the development of high-yield, high-quality sweet pepper varieties tailored to meet the growing demands of global agriculture.

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Capsicum annuumgenome-wide association analysisSNP50Ktrait

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PMCPMC12114862

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