Abstract
Plant growth and development are influenced by the genetic composition of the plant (G), the environment (E), and the interaction between them (G × E). To produce suitable genotypes for multiple environments, G × E should be accounted for and assessed in plant-breeding programs. Here, we review the genetic basis of G × E and its consequence for quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping in biparental and genome-wide association (GWA) mapping populations. We also consider the implications of G × E for understanding plant fitness trade-offs and evolutionary ecology
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 390-398 |
Journal | Trends in Plant Science |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- quantitative trait loci
- genome-wide association
- adaptive phenotypic plasticity
- flowering time
- natural variation
- mixed-model
- missing heritability
- drought tolerance
- complex traits
- life-history