Joint analysis of phenotypic and molecular data for genetic diversity assessment in extraearly orange maize (Zea Mays L.)

Background Maize is one of the most important cereals in the world. To maximize the potential of hybrids from heterosis, knowledge of genetic diversity is crucial. This study aimed to examine the population structure and genetic diversity of new extra-early elite orange maize inbred lines of the IIT...

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Main Authors: Bonkoungou, T.O., Adejumobi, I.I., Adetimirin, V.O., Badu-Apraku, B., Agre, A.P., Nanema, K.R., Abubakar, A.M., Dao, A., Mengesha, W.
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Published: 2025
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176268
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author Bonkoungou, T.O.
Adejumobi, I.I.
Adetimirin, V.O.
Badu-Apraku, B.
Agre, A.P.
Nanema, K.R.
Abubakar, A.M.
Dao, A.
Mengesha, W.
author_browse Abubakar, A.M.
Adejumobi, I.I.
Adetimirin, V.O.
Agre, A.P.
Badu-Apraku, B.
Bonkoungou, T.O.
Dao, A.
Mengesha, W.
Nanema, K.R.
author_facet Bonkoungou, T.O.
Adejumobi, I.I.
Adetimirin, V.O.
Badu-Apraku, B.
Agre, A.P.
Nanema, K.R.
Abubakar, A.M.
Dao, A.
Mengesha, W.
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description Background Maize is one of the most important cereals in the world. To maximize the potential of hybrids from heterosis, knowledge of genetic diversity is crucial. This study aimed to examine the population structure and genetic diversity of new extra-early elite orange maize inbred lines of the IITA-Maize Improvement Program using phenotypic and genome-wide SNP markers. One hundred and eighty-seven orange inbred lines sourced from four populations were phenotyped under well-watered conditions and genotyped using the high-density DArTseq platform. Results Examination of the genetic dissimilarity heatmap based on the Gower matrix derived from phenotypic data showed low variability among the inbred lines, while moderate variability existed based on the identical-by-state (IBS) matrix from SNP markers. Gower matrix (Phenotypic data) assigned the 187 inbred lines into two distinct groups, while IBS matrix (SNP marker data) assigned the inbred lines into four groups. The cophenetic correlation between the two genetics groups (Gower and IBS) was low, indicating a lack of concordance. A joint matrix derived from the Gower and IBS matrices assigned the 187 inbred lines into three groups. Mantel correlation of the combined matrix showed 0.81 and 0.68 magnitudes with the Gower and IBS matrix, respectively. Conclusion The outcome of this study provided new insights into the genetic diversity and population structure of newly developed extra-early orange inbred lines. By facilitating the optimal use of heterosis in hybrid maize breeding, these findings will contribute to the development of high-yield potential and provitamin A-rich varieties, ultimately improving food security and nutrition in the region.
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spelling CGSpace1762682025-12-08T09:54:28Z Joint analysis of phenotypic and molecular data for genetic diversity assessment in extraearly orange maize (Zea Mays L.) Bonkoungou, T.O. Adejumobi, I.I. Adetimirin, V.O. Badu-Apraku, B. Agre, A.P. Nanema, K.R. Abubakar, A.M. Dao, A. Mengesha, W. genetic variation single nucleotide polymorphisms maize zea mays genetic markers Background Maize is one of the most important cereals in the world. To maximize the potential of hybrids from heterosis, knowledge of genetic diversity is crucial. This study aimed to examine the population structure and genetic diversity of new extra-early elite orange maize inbred lines of the IITA-Maize Improvement Program using phenotypic and genome-wide SNP markers. One hundred and eighty-seven orange inbred lines sourced from four populations were phenotyped under well-watered conditions and genotyped using the high-density DArTseq platform. Results Examination of the genetic dissimilarity heatmap based on the Gower matrix derived from phenotypic data showed low variability among the inbred lines, while moderate variability existed based on the identical-by-state (IBS) matrix from SNP markers. Gower matrix (Phenotypic data) assigned the 187 inbred lines into two distinct groups, while IBS matrix (SNP marker data) assigned the inbred lines into four groups. The cophenetic correlation between the two genetics groups (Gower and IBS) was low, indicating a lack of concordance. A joint matrix derived from the Gower and IBS matrices assigned the 187 inbred lines into three groups. Mantel correlation of the combined matrix showed 0.81 and 0.68 magnitudes with the Gower and IBS matrix, respectively. Conclusion The outcome of this study provided new insights into the genetic diversity and population structure of newly developed extra-early orange inbred lines. By facilitating the optimal use of heterosis in hybrid maize breeding, these findings will contribute to the development of high-yield potential and provitamin A-rich varieties, ultimately improving food security and nutrition in the region. 2025 2025-09-01T09:06:56Z 2025-09-01T09:06:56Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176268 en Open Access application/pdf Boukoungou, T.O., Adejumobi, I.I., Adetimirin, V.O., Badu-Apraku, B., Agre, A.P., Nanema, K.R., ... & Mengesha, W. (2025). Joint analysis of phenotypic and molecular data for genetic diversity assessment in extraearly orange maize (Zea Mays L.). BMC Genomics, 26:784, 1-14.
spellingShingle genetic variation
single nucleotide polymorphisms
maize
zea mays
genetic markers
Bonkoungou, T.O.
Adejumobi, I.I.
Adetimirin, V.O.
Badu-Apraku, B.
Agre, A.P.
Nanema, K.R.
Abubakar, A.M.
Dao, A.
Mengesha, W.
Joint analysis of phenotypic and molecular data for genetic diversity assessment in extraearly orange maize (Zea Mays L.)
title Joint analysis of phenotypic and molecular data for genetic diversity assessment in extraearly orange maize (Zea Mays L.)
title_full Joint analysis of phenotypic and molecular data for genetic diversity assessment in extraearly orange maize (Zea Mays L.)
title_fullStr Joint analysis of phenotypic and molecular data for genetic diversity assessment in extraearly orange maize (Zea Mays L.)
title_full_unstemmed Joint analysis of phenotypic and molecular data for genetic diversity assessment in extraearly orange maize (Zea Mays L.)
title_short Joint analysis of phenotypic and molecular data for genetic diversity assessment in extraearly orange maize (Zea Mays L.)
title_sort joint analysis of phenotypic and molecular data for genetic diversity assessment in extraearly orange maize zea mays l
topic genetic variation
single nucleotide polymorphisms
maize
zea mays
genetic markers
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176268
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