Combining Linkage and Association Mapping Approaches to Study the Genetic Architecture of Verticillium Wilt Resistance in Sunflower

Sunflower Verticillium Wilt and Leaf Mottle (SVW), caused by <i>Verticillium dahliae</i> Kleb., is a globally prevalent disease affecting sunflower production. In this study, we identified a major quantitative trait locus (QTL) on chromosome 10 and other genomic regions associated with S...

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Main Authors: Juan F. Montecchia, Mónica I. Fass, Matías Domínguez, Sergio A. González, Martín N. García, Carla V. Filippi, Emiliano Ben Guerrero, Carla Maringolo, Carolina Troglia, Facundo J. Quiroz, Julio H. González, Daniel Alvarez, Ruth A. Heinz, Verónica V. Lia, Norma B. Paniego
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author Juan F. Montecchia
Mónica I. Fass
Matías Domínguez
Sergio A. González
Martín N. García
Carla V. Filippi
Emiliano Ben Guerrero
Carla Maringolo
Carolina Troglia
Facundo J. Quiroz
Julio H. González
Daniel Alvarez
Ruth A. Heinz
Verónica V. Lia
Norma B. Paniego
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Facundo J. Quiroz
Julio H. González
Daniel Alvarez
Ruth A. Heinz
Verónica V. Lia
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description Sunflower Verticillium Wilt and Leaf Mottle (SVW), caused by <i>Verticillium dahliae</i> Kleb., is a globally prevalent disease affecting sunflower production. In this study, we identified a major quantitative trait locus (QTL) on chromosome 10 and other genomic regions associated with SVW resistance by integrating biparental and association mapping in sunflower populations from the National Institute of Agricultural Technology. Nine replicated field trials were conducted in highly infested <i>V. dahliae</i> reservoirs to assess disease incidence and severity. Both mapping populations were genotyped using double-digest restriction-site-associated DNA sequencing (ddRADseq). Association mapping with 18,161 SNPs and biparental QTL mapping with 1769 SNPs identified a major QTL on chromosome 10 explaining up to 30% of phenotypic variation for disease incidence at flowering and for the area under the disease progress curve for disease incidence, and which contributes to a lesser extent to disease severity reduction. Additional QTLs on chromosomes 17, 8, 9, 14, 13, and 11 were associated with reduced disease incidence, severity, or both. Candidate genes were identified within these associated regions, 39 of which are in the major QTL on Chromosome 10. These findings demonstrate the value of integrating complementary QTL mapping strategies for validating resistance loci and advancing sunflower breeding for SVW resistance.
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spelling doaj-art-cd2d71b464ce45819bab69b5c06defd02025-08-20T02:28:38ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472025-04-01148118710.3390/plants14081187Combining Linkage and Association Mapping Approaches to Study the Genetic Architecture of Verticillium Wilt Resistance in SunflowerJuan F. Montecchia0Mónica I. Fass1Matías Domínguez2Sergio A. González3Martín N. García4Carla V. Filippi5Emiliano Ben Guerrero6Carla Maringolo7Carolina Troglia8Facundo J. Quiroz9Julio H. González10Daniel Alvarez11Ruth A. Heinz12Verónica V. Lia13Norma B. Paniego14Instituto de Agrobiotecnología y Biología Molecular—IABIMO—INTA-CONICET, Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigaciones de Ciencias Veterinarias y Agronómicas, INTA, Hurlingham B1686, ArgentinaInstituto de Agrobiotecnología y Biología Molecular—IABIMO—INTA-CONICET, Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigaciones de Ciencias Veterinarias y Agronómicas, INTA, Hurlingham B1686, ArgentinaEstación Experimental Agropecuaria Pergamino, INTA, Av. Frondizi km 4.5, Pergamino B2700, ArgentinaInstituto de Agrobiotecnología y Biología Molecular—IABIMO—INTA-CONICET, Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigaciones de Ciencias Veterinarias y Agronómicas, INTA, Hurlingham B1686, ArgentinaInstituto de Agrobiotecnología y Biología Molecular—IABIMO—INTA-CONICET, Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigaciones de Ciencias Veterinarias y Agronómicas, INTA, Hurlingham B1686, ArgentinaInstituto de Agrobiotecnología y Biología Molecular—IABIMO—INTA-CONICET, Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigaciones de Ciencias Veterinarias y Agronómicas, INTA, Hurlingham B1686, ArgentinaInstituto de Agrobiotecnología y Biología Molecular—IABIMO—INTA-CONICET, Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigaciones de Ciencias Veterinarias y Agronómicas, INTA, Hurlingham B1686, ArgentinaEstación Experimental Agropecuaria Balcarce, INTA, Ruta 226 km 73.5, Balcarce B7620, ArgentinaEstación Experimental Agropecuaria Balcarce, INTA, Ruta 226 km 73.5, Balcarce B7620, ArgentinaEstación Experimental Agropecuaria Balcarce, INTA, Ruta 226 km 73.5, Balcarce B7620, ArgentinaEstación Experimental Agropecuaria Pergamino, INTA, Av. Frondizi km 4.5, Pergamino B2700, ArgentinaEstación Experimental Agropecuaria Manfredi, INTA, Ruta Nac. 9 km 636, Manfredi X5988, ArgentinaInstituto de Agrobiotecnología y Biología Molecular—IABIMO—INTA-CONICET, Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigaciones de Ciencias Veterinarias y Agronómicas, INTA, Hurlingham B1686, ArgentinaInstituto de Agrobiotecnología y Biología Molecular—IABIMO—INTA-CONICET, Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigaciones de Ciencias Veterinarias y Agronómicas, INTA, Hurlingham B1686, ArgentinaInstituto de Agrobiotecnología y Biología Molecular—IABIMO—INTA-CONICET, Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigaciones de Ciencias Veterinarias y Agronómicas, INTA, Hurlingham B1686, ArgentinaSunflower Verticillium Wilt and Leaf Mottle (SVW), caused by <i>Verticillium dahliae</i> Kleb., is a globally prevalent disease affecting sunflower production. In this study, we identified a major quantitative trait locus (QTL) on chromosome 10 and other genomic regions associated with SVW resistance by integrating biparental and association mapping in sunflower populations from the National Institute of Agricultural Technology. Nine replicated field trials were conducted in highly infested <i>V. dahliae</i> reservoirs to assess disease incidence and severity. Both mapping populations were genotyped using double-digest restriction-site-associated DNA sequencing (ddRADseq). Association mapping with 18,161 SNPs and biparental QTL mapping with 1769 SNPs identified a major QTL on chromosome 10 explaining up to 30% of phenotypic variation for disease incidence at flowering and for the area under the disease progress curve for disease incidence, and which contributes to a lesser extent to disease severity reduction. Additional QTLs on chromosomes 17, 8, 9, 14, 13, and 11 were associated with reduced disease incidence, severity, or both. Candidate genes were identified within these associated regions, 39 of which are in the major QTL on Chromosome 10. These findings demonstrate the value of integrating complementary QTL mapping strategies for validating resistance loci and advancing sunflower breeding for SVW resistance.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/8/1187<i>Verticillium dahliae</i>biparental QTL mappinggenome-wide association studiesddRADseqcrop disease resistance
spellingShingle Juan F. Montecchia
Mónica I. Fass
Matías Domínguez
Sergio A. González
Martín N. García
Carla V. Filippi
Emiliano Ben Guerrero
Carla Maringolo
Carolina Troglia
Facundo J. Quiroz
Julio H. González
Daniel Alvarez
Ruth A. Heinz
Verónica V. Lia
Norma B. Paniego
Combining Linkage and Association Mapping Approaches to Study the Genetic Architecture of Verticillium Wilt Resistance in Sunflower
Plants
<i>Verticillium dahliae</i>
biparental QTL mapping
genome-wide association studies
ddRADseq
crop disease resistance
title Combining Linkage and Association Mapping Approaches to Study the Genetic Architecture of Verticillium Wilt Resistance in Sunflower
title_full Combining Linkage and Association Mapping Approaches to Study the Genetic Architecture of Verticillium Wilt Resistance in Sunflower
title_fullStr Combining Linkage and Association Mapping Approaches to Study the Genetic Architecture of Verticillium Wilt Resistance in Sunflower
title_full_unstemmed Combining Linkage and Association Mapping Approaches to Study the Genetic Architecture of Verticillium Wilt Resistance in Sunflower
title_short Combining Linkage and Association Mapping Approaches to Study the Genetic Architecture of Verticillium Wilt Resistance in Sunflower
title_sort combining linkage and association mapping approaches to study the genetic architecture of verticillium wilt resistance in sunflower
topic <i>Verticillium dahliae</i>
biparental QTL mapping
genome-wide association studies
ddRADseq
crop disease resistance
url https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/8/1187
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