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Identification of Stable Meta-QTLs and Candidate Genes Underlying Fiber Quality and Agronomic Traits in Cotton.

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Title: Identification of Stable Meta-QTLs and Candidate Genes Underlying Fiber Quality and Agronomic Traits in Cotton.
Authors: Toshpulatov, Abdulqahhor Kh., Turaev, Ozod S., Iskandarov, Abdulloh A., Khalikov, Kuvandik K., Arslanova, Sevara K., Safiullina, Asiya K., Kudratova, Mukhlisa K., Oripova, Barno B., Rafieva, Feruza U., Kholova, Madina D., Ernazarova, Dilrabo K., Kodirov, Davron M., Gapparov, Bunyod M., Komilov, Doniyor J., Togaeva, Marguba A., Kurbanov, Abduburkhan K., Erjigitov, Doston Sh., Khidirov, Mukhammad T., Yu, John Z., Kushanov, Fakhriddin N.
Source: Plants (2223-7747); Nov2025, Vol. 14 Issue 21, p3252, 21p
Subject Terms: COTTON, COTTON quality, STRESS tolerance (Psychology), GENE targeting, GENE libraries, LOCUS (Genetics), GENETIC markers, PHENOTYPES
Abstract: Cotton is a globally important crop, with fiber quality traits governed by complex quantitative trait loci (QTL). However, the utility of QTL data is often limited due to inconsistencies across studies. This study conducted a comprehensive Meta-QTL (MQTL) analysis by integrating 2864 QTLs from 50 independent studies published between 2000 and 2024. Of these, 2162 high-confidence QTLs were projected onto a consensus genetic map using BioMercator V4.2.3, resulting in the identification of 75 MQTLs across the cotton genome. These MQTLs exhibited significantly reduced confidence intervals and enhanced statistical support, with 14 MQTLs reported for the first time. Several MQTLs, including MQTLchr7-1, MQTLchr14-1, and MQTLchr24-1, were identified as stable clusters harboring key fiber quality and stress tolerance traits. Candidate gene analysis within select MQTL regions revealed 75 genes, 38 of which were annotated with significant gene ontology terms related to lignin catabolism, flavin binding, and stress responses. Notably, GhLAC-4, GhCTL2, and UDP-glycosyltransferase 92A1 were highlighted for their potential roles in fiber development and abiotic stress tolerance. These findings provide a refined genomic framework for cotton improvement and offer valuable resources for marker-assisted selection (MAS) and functional genomics aimed at enhancing fiber quality, yield, and stress resilience in cotton breeding programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Cotton is a globally important crop, with fiber quality traits governed by complex quantitative trait loci (QTL). However, the utility of QTL data is often limited due to inconsistencies across studies. This study conducted a comprehensive Meta-QTL (MQTL) analysis by integrating 2864 QTLs from 50 independent studies published between 2000 and 2024. Of these, 2162 high-confidence QTLs were projected onto a consensus genetic map using BioMercator V4.2.3, resulting in the identification of 75 MQTLs across the cotton genome. These MQTLs exhibited significantly reduced confidence intervals and enhanced statistical support, with 14 MQTLs reported for the first time. Several MQTLs, including MQTLchr7-1, MQTLchr14-1, and MQTLchr24-1, were identified as stable clusters harboring key fiber quality and stress tolerance traits. Candidate gene analysis within select MQTL regions revealed 75 genes, 38 of which were annotated with significant gene ontology terms related to lignin catabolism, flavin binding, and stress responses. Notably, GhLAC-4, GhCTL2, and UDP-glycosyltransferase 92A1 were highlighted for their potential roles in fiber development and abiotic stress tolerance. These findings provide a refined genomic framework for cotton improvement and offer valuable resources for marker-assisted selection (MAS) and functional genomics aimed at enhancing fiber quality, yield, and stress resilience in cotton breeding programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:22237747
DOI:10.3390/plants14213252