Chromosomal loci important for cotyledon opening under UV-B in Arabidopsis thaliana
2010
Stapleton Ann E | Simmons Susan J | Ballaré Carlos L | de Simone Silvia | Conte Mariana
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Understanding of the genetic architecture of plant UV-B responses allows extensive targeted testing of candidate genes or regions, along with combinations of those genes, for placement in metabolic or signal transduction pathways.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Composite interval mapping and single-marker analysis methods were used to identify significant loci for cotyledon opening under UV-B in four sets of recombinant inbred lines. In addition, loci important for canalization (stability) of cotyledon opening were detected in two mapping populations. One candidate locus contained the gene <it>HY5</it>. Mutant analysis demonstrated that HY5 was required for UV-B-specific cotyledon opening.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>Structured mapping populations provide key information on the degree of complexity in the genetic control of UV-B-induced cotyledon opening in Arabidopsis. The loci identified using quantitative trait analysis methods are useful for follow-up testing of candidate genes.</p>
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