Association mapping for maize stover yield and saccharification efficiency using a multiparent advanced generation intercross (MAGIC) population

Cellulosic ethanol derived from fast growing C4 grasses could become an alternative to finite fossil fuels. With the potential to generate a major source of lignocellulosic biomass, maize has gained importance as an outstanding model plant for studying the complex cell wall network and also to optim...

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Published in:	Scientific reports 2021-02, Vol.11 (1), p.3425-3425, Article 3425
Main Authors:	López-Malvar, A, Butron, A, Malvar, R A, McQueen-Mason, S J, Faas, L, Gómez, L D, Revilla, P, Figueroa-Garrido, D J, Santiago, R
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Biofuels Biomass Cell walls Efficiency Ethanol Fossil fuels Gene mapping Genome-wide association studies Genomes Inbreeding Marker-assisted selection Plant breeding Quantitative trait loci Single-nucleotide polymorphism
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Summary:	Cellulosic ethanol derived from fast growing C4 grasses could become an alternative to finite fossil fuels. With the potential to generate a major source of lignocellulosic biomass, maize has gained importance as an outstanding model plant for studying the complex cell wall network and also to optimize crop breeding strategies in bioenergy grasses. A genome-wide association study (GWAS) was conducted using a subset of 408 Recombinant Inbred Lines (RILs) from a Multi-Parent Advanced Generation Intercross (MAGIC) Population in order to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with yield and saccharification efficiency of maize stover. We identified 13 SNPs significantly associated with increased stover yield that corresponded to 13 QTL, and 2 SNPs significantly associated with improved saccharification efficiency, that could be clustered into 2 QTL. We have pointed out the most interesting SNPs to be implemented in breeding programs based on results from analyses of averaged and yearly data. Association mapping in this MAGIC population highlight genomic regions directly linked to traits that influence the final use of maize. Markers linked to these QTL could be used in genomic or marker-assisted selection programs to improve biomass quality for ethanol production. This study opens a possible optimisation path for improving the viability of second-generation biofuels.
ISSN:	2045-2322 2045-2322