Genome-wide association study and fine-mapping identify a major quantitative trait locus controlling hundred-seed weight in soybean
The environmentally stable Chr. 20 QTL provides immediate opportunities for marker-assisted selection (MAS) in soybean breeding programs. Genomic prediction modeling suggests 35% greater genetic gain compared to phenotypic selection alone, supporting broad applicability for global soybean improvement programs.
Authors
- Rongqiang Yuan
- Zhangxiong Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3783-2754)
- Sobhi F. Lamlom (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5003-9275)
- Shiyao Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0004-1801)
- Tianjiao Gao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7306-1474)
- Honglei Ren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3694-935X)
- Jiajun Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7225-9108)
- Chunlei Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8699-6691)
- Shuping Yan
- Huilong Hong
Institutions
- Heilongjiang Academy of Sciences (CN)
- Heilongjiang Provincial Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CN)
- Institute of Crop Sciences (CN)
- Alexandria University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Plant Science
- Published
- 2025-11-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2025.1716186
- Primary Topic
- Soybean genetics and cultivation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
- National Science and Technology Major Project
- Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences
- Institute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences