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Genetic Study Identifies Key Traits in 182 Types of Upward-Growing Chili Peppers
Jenn Hoskins
27th June, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at Hainan University studied 26 key traits in 182 pepper fruits to understand their genetic basis
- They identified 929 genetic markers (SNPs) linked to these traits and found 519 candidate genes nearby
- Key genes GAUT1, COP10, and DDB1 were linked to fruit traits and validated for their role in pepper genetics
References
Main Study
1) Genome-wide association study and candidate gene identification for agronomic traits in 182 upward-growing fruits of C. frutescens and C. annuum.
Published 26th June, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-65332-6
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Journal: TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik, Issue: Vol 106, Issue 5, Mar 2003
4) An ultra-high-density bin map facilitates high-throughput QTL mapping of horticultural traits in pepper (Capsicum annuum).