ArticleFrontiers in plant science2025
Genome-wide association studies on leaf midrib architecture in maize.
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Introduction: Leaf midrib architecture (LMA) in maize plays essential roles in supporting leaf structure and facilitating photosynthetic performance. Despite its importance for plant architecture and yield potential, the genetic basis underlying key midrib traits remains poorly understood. Methods: To dissect the genetic architecture of LMA, we performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) using a diverse panel of 508 maize inbred lines representing tropical, subtropical, and temperate germplasm. Three traits-midrib width (MW), total midrib thickness (TMT), and midrib basal thickness (MBT)-were measured across two environments in Liaoning Province, China. Phenotypic data were analyzed using mixed linear models with population structure and kinship correction. Significant loci were identified under a Bonferroni-adjusted threshold, and candidate genes were functionally annotated and examined for expression patterns using publicly available transcriptomic data. Results: All LMA traits exhibited continuous variation and moderate heritability (H^2 = 0.33-0.61), with significant positive correlations among them. GWAS identified six SNPs significantly associated with LMA on chromosomes 5, 7, and 8, corresponding to 97 genes in adjacent genomic intervals. Among these, 27 annotated genes were enriched in functions related to transcriptional regulation, hormone signaling, cytoskeleton organization, and cell development. Key candidate genes included GRMZM2G074124 (YABBY-domain factor), GRMZM2G130953 and GRMZM2G332390 (auxin-related), GRMZM2G079185 (LOB-domain protein), and GRMZM2G407517 (Actin7). Correlation analyses further revealed that LMA traits are significantly associated with yield-related parameters, including cob diameter and grain weight. Discussion: Our findings demonstrate that LMA in maize is a complex quantitative trait governed by multiple genes with diverse biological functions. Several candidate genes involved in auxin response, cytoskeletal dynamics, and lateral organ development play crucial roles in midrib formation. The observed associations between midrib traits and yield components suggest that LMA can serve as a valuable target for improving canopy structure and productivity in maize breeding. These results provide novel insights and candidate loci for molecular dissection and genetic improvement of leaf midrib traits.
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