Time-Related Mapping of Quantitative Trait Loci Underlying Tiller Number in Rice

Corresponding author: Wei-Ren Wu, College of Crop Sciences, Fujian Agricultural University, Fuzhou, Fujian, People’s Republic of China., wuwr{at}fjau.edu.cn (E-mail)

Communicating editor: Z-B. ZENG

Using time-related phenotypic data, methods of composite interval mapping and multiple-trait composite interval mapping based on least squares were applied to map quantitative trait loci (QTL) underlying the development of tiller number in rice. A recombinant inbred population and a corresponding saturated molecular marker linkage map were constructed for the study. Tiller number was recorded every 4 or 5 days for a total of seven times starting at 20 days after sowing. Five QTL were detected on chromosomes 1, 3, and 5. These QTL explained more than half of the genetic variance at the final observation. All the QTL displayed an S-shaped expression curve. Three QTL reached their highest expression rates during active tillering stage, while the other two QTL achieved this either before or after the active tillering stage.

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