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Patterns of Genetic Variation in a Soybean Germplasm Collection as Characterized with Genotyping-by-Sequencing
Yong-Bi Fu1, Elroy R Cober2, Malcolm J Morrison2
1Plant Gene Resources of Canada, Saskatoon Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 107 Science Place, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0X2, Canada.
Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
|August 28, 2021
Summary
Genomic characterization of soybean germplasm reveals three distinct genetic groups, aiding in the identification of unique and redundant samples for improved conservation and utilization strategies.
Area of Science:
- Plant genetics
- Agricultural science
- Genomics
Background:
- Genomic characterization enhances plant germplasm conservation and utilization.
- Genome-wide SNP markers offer high-resolution genetic variation analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To genetically characterize soybean accessions using genotyping-by-sequencing.
- To identify distinct genetic groups, unique, and redundant samples within the soybean collection.
Main Methods:
- Genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) was applied to 541 soybean accessions and 30 cultivars/breeding lines.
- SNP calling identified 43,891 SNPs across chromosomes and scaffolds.
- Analysis of 19,898 SNPs with up to 50% missing data revealed genetic structure.
Main Results:
- Three distinct genetic groups were identified, comprising samples from various origins and maturity groups.
- Canadian samples were distributed across all three groups; Ottawa breeding lines were in two.
- 40 samples with high genetic distinctness and 40 with high genetic redundancy were identified.
Conclusions:
- The study provides valuable insights for soybean germplasm management and utilization.
- Findings support strategic selection of diverse and unique accessions.
- Low levels of genetic duplication were observed in the collection.
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