Acta Agriculturae Zhejiangensis ›› 2025, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (4): 745-753.DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1004-1524.20240262

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Mixed genetic model analysis of major gene + polygene of branch angle in Brassica rapa L.

PEI Damei(), ZHAO Hongping, WANG Long, LI Huaxin, ZHAO Zhi, XIAO Lu*()   

  1. Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China
  • Received:2024-03-20 Online:2025-04-25 Published:2025-05-09

Abstract:

Branch angle serves as a crucial trait in determining the plant architecture of Brassica napus and is intimately linked to its yield potential. To elucidate the genetic mechanisms underlying branch angle in Brassica rapa L., this study used a genetic analysis approach involving the configuration of hybrid combinations. Qinghai Dahuang was chosen as the female parent, while Haoyou 11 and No.952 served as the male parents. Genetic analysis was conducted on the angle between the top three consecutive branches of individual plants across various generations (P1, P2, F1, F2) within the two combinations, utilizing a combined major gene and polygene genetic model. The findings revealed that the most appropriate genetic model for the branch angle of Xining combination I was the 2MG-EAD model (two pairs of completely dominant major genes), with a significant major gene heritability of 84.61%; Conversely, for combination II, the most fitting model was the 2MG-A model( two pairs of additive major genes), exhibiting a major gene heritability of 80.71%. In the case of Yunnan combination I, the most suitable model was the 2MG-EA model(two pairs of equally additive major genes), on the other hand, combination II adhered to the 2MG-EAD model(two pairs of completely dominant major genes), both combinations exhibiting a major gene heritability of 86.05%. These results suggest that the branch angle in B. rapa is predominantly controlled by two pairs of major genetic factors, exhibiting either additive effects or dominance interactions among these genes. Notably, the high heritability of major genes observed in both combinations implies that B. rapa is relatively insensitive to the influence of polygenes and environmental factors in regulating branch angle. Consequently, early population selection is recommended to capitalize on these genetic traits. Furthermore, these findings provide valuable theoretical insights for the development of ideal plant types, as well as for subsequent quantitative trait locus(QTL) mapping and breeding efforts aimed at optimizing branch angle in B. rapa.

Key words: Brassica rapa L., genetic effect, main gene+polygenes, branch angle, heritability of main gene

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