Genome-wide association studies unveils the genetic basis of cell wall composition and saccharification of cassava pulp

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a key crop for starch and biofuels production. This study focuses on the polysaccharide composition and saccharification efficiency in cassava pulp through genome-wide association studies (GWAS), targeting the improvement of root characteristics for industrial u...

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Autores principales: Sunvittayakul, Pongsakorn, Wonnapinij, Passorn, Wannitikul, Pitchaporn, Phanthanong, Phongnapha, Changwitchukarn, Kanokpoo, Suttangkakul, Anongpat, Utthiya, Supanut, Phraemuang, Apimon, Kongsil, Pasajee, Prommarit, Kamonchat, Ceballos, Hernan, Gomez, Leonardo D., Kittipadakul, Piya, Vuttipongchaikij, Supachai
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Publicado: Elsevier 2025
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176803
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author Sunvittayakul, Pongsakorn
Wonnapinij, Passorn
Wannitikul, Pitchaporn
Phanthanong, Phongnapha
Changwitchukarn, Kanokpoo
Suttangkakul, Anongpat
Utthiya, Supanut
Phraemuang, Apimon
Kongsil, Pasajee
Prommarit, Kamonchat
Ceballos, Hernan
Gomez, Leonardo D.
Kittipadakul, Piya
Vuttipongchaikij, Supachai
author_browse Ceballos, Hernan
Changwitchukarn, Kanokpoo
Gomez, Leonardo D.
Kittipadakul, Piya
Kongsil, Pasajee
Phanthanong, Phongnapha
Phraemuang, Apimon
Prommarit, Kamonchat
Sunvittayakul, Pongsakorn
Suttangkakul, Anongpat
Utthiya, Supanut
Vuttipongchaikij, Supachai
Wannitikul, Pitchaporn
Wonnapinij, Passorn
author_facet Sunvittayakul, Pongsakorn
Wonnapinij, Passorn
Wannitikul, Pitchaporn
Phanthanong, Phongnapha
Changwitchukarn, Kanokpoo
Suttangkakul, Anongpat
Utthiya, Supanut
Phraemuang, Apimon
Kongsil, Pasajee
Prommarit, Kamonchat
Ceballos, Hernan
Gomez, Leonardo D.
Kittipadakul, Piya
Vuttipongchaikij, Supachai
author_sort Sunvittayakul, Pongsakorn
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description Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a key crop for starch and biofuels production. This study focuses on the polysaccharide composition and saccharification efficiency in cassava pulp through genome-wide association studies (GWAS), targeting the improvement of root characteristics for industrial use. We analyzed 135 partially inbred lines population, performing monosaccharide composition and saccharification analyses to reveal substantial variability in storage root biomass. Among 33 traits examined, 128 significant SNPs were associated with 23 biomass traits, highlighting a complex genetic architecture. Saccharification potential varied from 39 to 95 nmol Glu mg−1 h−1, with high broad-sense heritability for saccharification and several monosaccharide traits, indicating a strong genetic control. Our findings revealed that cassava pulp comprises similar proportions of pectin, hemicellulose, and cellulose in all genotypes. Correlation analysis showed significant associations between cellulose content and saccharification, suggesting that enhancing these traits can improve bioconversion efficiency. Negative correlations with glucose and glucuronic acid in hemicellulose and pectin fractions imply these components may inhibit saccharification. We identified 118 candidate genes associated with 21 traits, with many involved in stress responses affecting cell wall composition. This study verified 12 key candidate genes through sequence and expression analysis, including MANES_07G081200, a YTH domain-containing protein associated with saccharification. Several stress-response genes, such as MANES_04G118600 and MANES_09G174600, were linked to monosaccharide traits, suggesting that adaptive stress pathways influence biomass characteristics. This study provides insights into the genetic determinants of cassava pulp's saccharification and polysaccharide composition, aiding breeding efforts to develop cassava varieties optimized for industrial applications.
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spelling CGSpace1768032025-11-11T18:53:41Z Genome-wide association studies unveils the genetic basis of cell wall composition and saccharification of cassava pulp Sunvittayakul, Pongsakorn Wonnapinij, Passorn Wannitikul, Pitchaporn Phanthanong, Phongnapha Changwitchukarn, Kanokpoo Suttangkakul, Anongpat Utthiya, Supanut Phraemuang, Apimon Kongsil, Pasajee Prommarit, Kamonchat Ceballos, Hernan Gomez, Leonardo D. Kittipadakul, Piya Vuttipongchaikij, Supachai cassava composition cell walls genome-wide association studies hydrolysis pulp Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a key crop for starch and biofuels production. This study focuses on the polysaccharide composition and saccharification efficiency in cassava pulp through genome-wide association studies (GWAS), targeting the improvement of root characteristics for industrial use. We analyzed 135 partially inbred lines population, performing monosaccharide composition and saccharification analyses to reveal substantial variability in storage root biomass. Among 33 traits examined, 128 significant SNPs were associated with 23 biomass traits, highlighting a complex genetic architecture. Saccharification potential varied from 39 to 95 nmol Glu mg−1 h−1, with high broad-sense heritability for saccharification and several monosaccharide traits, indicating a strong genetic control. Our findings revealed that cassava pulp comprises similar proportions of pectin, hemicellulose, and cellulose in all genotypes. Correlation analysis showed significant associations between cellulose content and saccharification, suggesting that enhancing these traits can improve bioconversion efficiency. Negative correlations with glucose and glucuronic acid in hemicellulose and pectin fractions imply these components may inhibit saccharification. We identified 118 candidate genes associated with 21 traits, with many involved in stress responses affecting cell wall composition. This study verified 12 key candidate genes through sequence and expression analysis, including MANES_07G081200, a YTH domain-containing protein associated with saccharification. Several stress-response genes, such as MANES_04G118600 and MANES_09G174600, were linked to monosaccharide traits, suggesting that adaptive stress pathways influence biomass characteristics. This study provides insights into the genetic determinants of cassava pulp's saccharification and polysaccharide composition, aiding breeding efforts to develop cassava varieties optimized for industrial applications. 2025-01 2025-10-03T08:25:19Z 2025-10-03T08:25:19Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176803 en Open Access application/pdf Elsevier Sunvittayakul, P.; Wonnapinij, P.; Wannitikul, P.; Phanthanong, P.; Changwitchukarn, K.; Suttangkakul, A.; Utthiya, S.; Phraemuang, A.; Kongsil, P.; Prommarit, K.; Ceballos, H.; Gomez, L.D.; Kittipadakul, P.; Vuttipongchaikij, S. (2025) Genome-wide association studies unveils the genetic basis of cell wall composition and saccharification of cassava pulp. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 218: 109312. ISSN: 0981-9428
spellingShingle cassava
composition
cell walls
genome-wide association studies
hydrolysis
pulp
Sunvittayakul, Pongsakorn
Wonnapinij, Passorn
Wannitikul, Pitchaporn
Phanthanong, Phongnapha
Changwitchukarn, Kanokpoo
Suttangkakul, Anongpat
Utthiya, Supanut
Phraemuang, Apimon
Kongsil, Pasajee
Prommarit, Kamonchat
Ceballos, Hernan
Gomez, Leonardo D.
Kittipadakul, Piya
Vuttipongchaikij, Supachai
Genome-wide association studies unveils the genetic basis of cell wall composition and saccharification of cassava pulp
title Genome-wide association studies unveils the genetic basis of cell wall composition and saccharification of cassava pulp
title_full Genome-wide association studies unveils the genetic basis of cell wall composition and saccharification of cassava pulp
title_fullStr Genome-wide association studies unveils the genetic basis of cell wall composition and saccharification of cassava pulp
title_full_unstemmed Genome-wide association studies unveils the genetic basis of cell wall composition and saccharification of cassava pulp
title_short Genome-wide association studies unveils the genetic basis of cell wall composition and saccharification of cassava pulp
title_sort genome wide association studies unveils the genetic basis of cell wall composition and saccharification of cassava pulp
topic cassava
composition
cell walls
genome-wide association studies
hydrolysis
pulp
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176803
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