Convergent evolution of perenniality in rice and sorghum

Annual and perennial habit are two major strategies by which grasses adapt to seasonal environmental change, and these distinguish cultivated cereals from their wild relatives. Rhizomatousness, a key trait contributing to perenniality, was investigated by using an F 2 population from a cross between...

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Main Authors: Hu, F.Y., Tao, D.Y., Sacks, E., Fu, B.Y., Xu, P., Li, J., Yang, Yang, McNally, K., Khush, G.S., Paterson, A.H., Li, Z.K.
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Published: National Academy of Sciences 2003
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/166871
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author Hu, F.Y.
Tao, D.Y.
Sacks, E.
Fu, B.Y.
Xu, P.
Li, J.
Yang, Yang
McNally, K.
Khush, G.S.
Paterson, A.H.
Li, Z.K.
author_browse Fu, B.Y.
Hu, F.Y.
Khush, G.S.
Li, J.
Li, Z.K.
McNally, K.
Paterson, A.H.
Sacks, E.
Tao, D.Y.
Xu, P.
Yang, Yang
author_facet Hu, F.Y.
Tao, D.Y.
Sacks, E.
Fu, B.Y.
Xu, P.
Li, J.
Yang, Yang
McNally, K.
Khush, G.S.
Paterson, A.H.
Li, Z.K.
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description Annual and perennial habit are two major strategies by which grasses adapt to seasonal environmental change, and these distinguish cultivated cereals from their wild relatives. Rhizomatousness, a key trait contributing to perenniality, was investigated by using an F 2 population from a cross between cultivated rice ( Oryza sativa ) and its wild relative, Oryza longistaminata . Molecular mapping based on a complete simple sequence-repeat map revealed two dominant-complementary genes controlling rhizomatousness. Rhz3 was mapped to the interval between markers OSR16 [1.3 centimorgans (cM)] and OSR13 (8.1 cM) on rice chromosome 4 and Rhz2 located between RM119 (2.2 cM) and RM273 (7.4 cM) on chromosome 3. Comparative mapping indicated that each gene closely corresponds to major quantitative trait loci (QTLs) controlling rhizomatousness in Sorghum propinquum , a wild relative of cultivated sorghum. Correspondence of these genes in rice and sorghum, which diverged from a common ancestor ≈50 million years ago, suggests that the two genes may be key regulators of rhizome development in many Poaceae. Many additional QTLs affecting abundance of rhizomes in O. longistaminata were identified, most of which also corresponded to the locations of S. propinquum QTLs. Convergent evolution of independent mutations at, in some cases, corresponding genes may have been responsible for the evolution of annual cereals from perennial wild grasses. DNA markers closely linked to Rhz2 and Rhz3 will facilitate cloning of the genes, which may contribute significantly to our understanding of grass evolution, advance opportunities to develop perennial cereals, and offer insights into environmentally benign weed-control strategies.
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spelling CGSpace1668712025-05-14T10:39:58Z Convergent evolution of perenniality in rice and sorghum Hu, F.Y. Tao, D.Y. Sacks, E. Fu, B.Y. Xu, P. Li, J. Yang, Yang McNally, K. Khush, G.S. Paterson, A.H. Li, Z.K. molecular mapping rhizomes genotypes linkage genes quantitative trait loci genetics evolution perennials oryza longistaminata Annual and perennial habit are two major strategies by which grasses adapt to seasonal environmental change, and these distinguish cultivated cereals from their wild relatives. Rhizomatousness, a key trait contributing to perenniality, was investigated by using an F 2 population from a cross between cultivated rice ( Oryza sativa ) and its wild relative, Oryza longistaminata . Molecular mapping based on a complete simple sequence-repeat map revealed two dominant-complementary genes controlling rhizomatousness. Rhz3 was mapped to the interval between markers OSR16 [1.3 centimorgans (cM)] and OSR13 (8.1 cM) on rice chromosome 4 and Rhz2 located between RM119 (2.2 cM) and RM273 (7.4 cM) on chromosome 3. Comparative mapping indicated that each gene closely corresponds to major quantitative trait loci (QTLs) controlling rhizomatousness in Sorghum propinquum , a wild relative of cultivated sorghum. Correspondence of these genes in rice and sorghum, which diverged from a common ancestor ≈50 million years ago, suggests that the two genes may be key regulators of rhizome development in many Poaceae. Many additional QTLs affecting abundance of rhizomes in O. longistaminata were identified, most of which also corresponded to the locations of S. propinquum QTLs. Convergent evolution of independent mutations at, in some cases, corresponding genes may have been responsible for the evolution of annual cereals from perennial wild grasses. DNA markers closely linked to Rhz2 and Rhz3 will facilitate cloning of the genes, which may contribute significantly to our understanding of grass evolution, advance opportunities to develop perennial cereals, and offer insights into environmentally benign weed-control strategies. 2003-04 2024-12-19T12:56:44Z 2024-12-19T12:56:44Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/166871 en National Academy of Sciences Hu, F. Y.; Tao, D. Y.; Sacks, E.; Fu, B. Y.; Xu, P.; Li, J.; Yang, Y.; McNally, K.; Khush, G. S.; Paterson, A. H. and Li, Z.-K. 2003. Convergent evolution of perenniality in rice and sorghum. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A., Volume 100 no. 7 p. 4050-4054
spellingShingle molecular mapping
rhizomes
genotypes
linkage
genes
quantitative trait loci
genetics
evolution
perennials
oryza longistaminata
Hu, F.Y.
Tao, D.Y.
Sacks, E.
Fu, B.Y.
Xu, P.
Li, J.
Yang, Yang
McNally, K.
Khush, G.S.
Paterson, A.H.
Li, Z.K.
Convergent evolution of perenniality in rice and sorghum
title Convergent evolution of perenniality in rice and sorghum
title_full Convergent evolution of perenniality in rice and sorghum
title_fullStr Convergent evolution of perenniality in rice and sorghum
title_full_unstemmed Convergent evolution of perenniality in rice and sorghum
title_short Convergent evolution of perenniality in rice and sorghum
title_sort convergent evolution of perenniality in rice and sorghum
topic molecular mapping
rhizomes
genotypes
linkage
genes
quantitative trait loci
genetics
evolution
perennials
oryza longistaminata
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/166871
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