Development and implementation of a highly-multiplexed SNP array for genetic mapping in maritime pine and comparative mapping with loblolly pine
2011

SNP Array for Genetic Mapping in Maritime Pine

Sample size: 177 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Chancerel Emilie, Lepoittevin Camille, Le Provost Grégoire, Lin Yao-Cheng, Jaramillo-Correa Juan Pablo, Eckert Andrew J, Wegrzyn Jill L, Zelenika Diana, Boland Anne, Frigerio Jean-Marc, Chaumeil Philippe, Garnier-Géré Pauline, Boury Christophe, Grivet Delphine, González-Martínez Santiago C, Rouzé Pierre, Van de Peer Yves, Neale David B, Cervera Maria T, Kremer Antoine, Plomion Christophe

Primary Institution: INRA, UMR1202 BIOGECO, F-33610 Cestas, France

Hypothesis

Can a highly-multiplexed SNP array be effectively used for genetic mapping in maritime pine?

Conclusion

The GoldenGate assay is effective for high-throughput SNP genotyping in maritime pine, enabling the creation of a consensus genetic map.

Supporting Evidence

  • 394 SNPs were available for mapping.
  • 287 SNPs were integrated with previously mapped markers.
  • A consensus map comprising 357 SNPs from 292 different loci was generated.

Takeaway

Scientists created a special test to look at tiny differences in the genes of maritime pine trees, helping them understand how these trees grow and adapt.

Methodology

A custom GoldenGate assay was designed for 1,536 SNPs, genotyping two maritime pine mapping populations.

Potential Biases

Potential biases may arise from the reliance on specific SNP sources and the mapping populations used.

Limitations

The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings.

Participant Demographics

The study involved two mapping populations: a three-generation outbred pedigree with 201 offspring and a three-generation inbred pedigree with 500 offspring.

Statistical Information

P-Value

2.77 × 10^-6

Statistical Significance

p<0.01

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1471-2164-12-368

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