Genetic variation and heritability of agronomic traits in a native perennial forage species from drylands: breeding potential of Festuca pallescens
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- Guidalevich, Verónica; Berro, Inés; Aparicio, Alejandro Gabriel; Azpilicueta, Maria Marta; Lopez, Aldana Soledad; Arias Rios, Jorge Andres; Picasso, Valentin; Gutierrez, Lucia; Marchelli, Paula
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- Festuca pallescens is a native forage grass species of Patagonia, playing a crucial role in supporting sheep production in arid and semi-arid ecosystems. This study assessed genetic differentiation among populations and estimated the heritability of traits linked to biomass production and phenological development as part of its domestication effort. A common garden trial was established with ten half-sib families from four preselected populations, and phenological and morphological traits were measured over three seasons. Trait correlations were analyzed, and a mixed model approach was employed to estimate Wright’s QST and narrow-sense heritability. QST estimates ranged from 0.18 to 0.47 for phenological traits and from 0.086 to 0.093 for morphological traits; heritability values ranged from 0.33 to 0.78 for phenological traits and from 0.27 to 0.50 for morphological traits. Results indicate strong genetic structure for most phenological traits, suggesting diversifying selection. A population effect and within-population variability were also observed for most traits, highlighting potential for genetic improvement. We propose selection strategies to establish a breeding program for this species, aiming to develop adapted synthetic varieties with greater fitness. These new varieties could enhance forage productivity and potentially be applied in regions with similar climatic and environmental conditions.
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Fil: Guidalevich, Verónica. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Bariloche. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); Argentina
Fil: Guidalevich, Verónica. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); Argentina
Fil: Berro, Inés. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences; Estados Unidos
Fil: Aparicio, Alejandro Gabriel. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Bariloche. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); Argentina
Fil: Aparicio, Alejandro Gabriel. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); Argentina
Fil: Azpilicueta, Maria Marta. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Bariloche. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); Argentina
Fil: Azpilicueta, Maria Marta. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); Argentina
Fil: Lopez, Aldana Soledad. National University of Patagonia San Juan Bosco. Faculty of Natural and Health Sciences. Laboratory of Applied Bioprospecting in Plants and Fungi (LaBIAPH); Argentina
Fil: Arias Rios, Jorge Andrés. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Bariloche. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); Argentina
Fil: Arias Rios, Jorge Andrés. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); Argentina
Fil: Picasso, Valentin. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences; Estados Unidos
Fil: Gutierrez, Lucia. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences; Estados Unidos
Fil: Marchelli, Paula. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Bariloche. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); Argentina
Fil: Marchelli, Paula. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); Argentina - Fuente
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Genetic Variation
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Perennials
Drylands
Variación Genética
Forrajes
Fitomejoramiento
Plantas Perennes
Tierra Seca
Festuca pallescens
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Genetic variation and heritability of agronomic traits in a native perennial forage species from drylands: breeding potential of Festuca pallescensGuidalevich, VerónicaBerro, InésAparicio, Alejandro GabrielAzpilicueta, Maria MartaLopez, Aldana SoledadArias Rios, Jorge AndresPicasso, ValentinGutierrez, LuciaMarchelli, PaulaFestucaGenetic VariationForagePlant BreedingPerennialsDrylandsVariación GenéticaForrajesFitomejoramientoPlantas PerennesTierra SecaFestuca pallescensRegión PatagónicaFestuca pallescens is a native forage grass species of Patagonia, playing a crucial role in supporting sheep production in arid and semi-arid ecosystems. This study assessed genetic differentiation among populations and estimated the heritability of traits linked to biomass production and phenological development as part of its domestication effort. A common garden trial was established with ten half-sib families from four preselected populations, and phenological and morphological traits were measured over three seasons. Trait correlations were analyzed, and a mixed model approach was employed to estimate Wright’s QST and narrow-sense heritability. QST estimates ranged from 0.18 to 0.47 for phenological traits and from 0.086 to 0.093 for morphological traits; heritability values ranged from 0.33 to 0.78 for phenological traits and from 0.27 to 0.50 for morphological traits. Results indicate strong genetic structure for most phenological traits, suggesting diversifying selection. A population effect and within-population variability were also observed for most traits, highlighting potential for genetic improvement. We propose selection strategies to establish a breeding program for this species, aiming to develop adapted synthetic varieties with greater fitness. These new varieties could enhance forage productivity and potentially be applied in regions with similar climatic and environmental conditions.EEA BarilocheFil: Guidalevich, Verónica. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Bariloche. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); ArgentinaFil: Guidalevich, Verónica. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); ArgentinaFil: Berro, Inés. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences; Estados UnidosFil: Aparicio, Alejandro Gabriel. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Bariloche. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); ArgentinaFil: Aparicio, Alejandro Gabriel. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); ArgentinaFil: Azpilicueta, Maria Marta. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Bariloche. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); ArgentinaFil: Azpilicueta, Maria Marta. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); ArgentinaFil: Lopez, Aldana Soledad. National University of Patagonia San Juan Bosco. Faculty of Natural and Health Sciences. Laboratory of Applied Bioprospecting in Plants and Fungi (LaBIAPH); ArgentinaFil: Arias Rios, Jorge Andrés. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Bariloche. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); ArgentinaFil: Arias Rios, Jorge Andrés. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); ArgentinaFil: Picasso, Valentin. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences; Estados UnidosFil: Gutierrez, Lucia. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences; Estados UnidosFil: Marchelli, Paula. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Bariloche. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); ArgentinaFil: Marchelli, Paula. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. 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Genetic variation and heritability of agronomic traits in a native perennial forage species from drylands: breeding potential of Festuca pallescens |
title |
Genetic variation and heritability of agronomic traits in a native perennial forage species from drylands: breeding potential of Festuca pallescens |
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Genetic variation and heritability of agronomic traits in a native perennial forage species from drylands: breeding potential of Festuca pallescens Guidalevich, Verónica Festuca Genetic Variation Forage Plant Breeding Perennials Drylands Variación Genética Forrajes Fitomejoramiento Plantas Perennes Tierra Seca Festuca pallescens Región Patagónica |
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Genetic variation and heritability of agronomic traits in a native perennial forage species from drylands: breeding potential of Festuca pallescens |
title_full |
Genetic variation and heritability of agronomic traits in a native perennial forage species from drylands: breeding potential of Festuca pallescens |
title_fullStr |
Genetic variation and heritability of agronomic traits in a native perennial forage species from drylands: breeding potential of Festuca pallescens |
title_full_unstemmed |
Genetic variation and heritability of agronomic traits in a native perennial forage species from drylands: breeding potential of Festuca pallescens |
title_sort |
Genetic variation and heritability of agronomic traits in a native perennial forage species from drylands: breeding potential of Festuca pallescens |
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Guidalevich, Verónica Berro, Inés Aparicio, Alejandro Gabriel Azpilicueta, Maria Marta Lopez, Aldana Soledad Arias Rios, Jorge Andres Picasso, Valentin Gutierrez, Lucia Marchelli, Paula |
author |
Guidalevich, Verónica |
author_facet |
Guidalevich, Verónica Berro, Inés Aparicio, Alejandro Gabriel Azpilicueta, Maria Marta Lopez, Aldana Soledad Arias Rios, Jorge Andres Picasso, Valentin Gutierrez, Lucia Marchelli, Paula |
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author |
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Berro, Inés Aparicio, Alejandro Gabriel Azpilicueta, Maria Marta Lopez, Aldana Soledad Arias Rios, Jorge Andres Picasso, Valentin Gutierrez, Lucia Marchelli, Paula |
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Festuca Genetic Variation Forage Plant Breeding Perennials Drylands Variación Genética Forrajes Fitomejoramiento Plantas Perennes Tierra Seca Festuca pallescens Región Patagónica |
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Festuca Genetic Variation Forage Plant Breeding Perennials Drylands Variación Genética Forrajes Fitomejoramiento Plantas Perennes Tierra Seca Festuca pallescens Región Patagónica |
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Festuca pallescens is a native forage grass species of Patagonia, playing a crucial role in supporting sheep production in arid and semi-arid ecosystems. This study assessed genetic differentiation among populations and estimated the heritability of traits linked to biomass production and phenological development as part of its domestication effort. A common garden trial was established with ten half-sib families from four preselected populations, and phenological and morphological traits were measured over three seasons. Trait correlations were analyzed, and a mixed model approach was employed to estimate Wright’s QST and narrow-sense heritability. QST estimates ranged from 0.18 to 0.47 for phenological traits and from 0.086 to 0.093 for morphological traits; heritability values ranged from 0.33 to 0.78 for phenological traits and from 0.27 to 0.50 for morphological traits. Results indicate strong genetic structure for most phenological traits, suggesting diversifying selection. A population effect and within-population variability were also observed for most traits, highlighting potential for genetic improvement. We propose selection strategies to establish a breeding program for this species, aiming to develop adapted synthetic varieties with greater fitness. These new varieties could enhance forage productivity and potentially be applied in regions with similar climatic and environmental conditions. EEA Bariloche Fil: Guidalevich, Verónica. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Bariloche. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); Argentina Fil: Guidalevich, Verónica. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); Argentina Fil: Berro, Inés. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences; Estados Unidos Fil: Aparicio, Alejandro Gabriel. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Bariloche. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); Argentina Fil: Aparicio, Alejandro Gabriel. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); Argentina Fil: Azpilicueta, Maria Marta. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Bariloche. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); Argentina Fil: Azpilicueta, Maria Marta. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); Argentina Fil: Lopez, Aldana Soledad. National University of Patagonia San Juan Bosco. Faculty of Natural and Health Sciences. Laboratory of Applied Bioprospecting in Plants and Fungi (LaBIAPH); Argentina Fil: Arias Rios, Jorge Andrés. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Bariloche. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); Argentina Fil: Arias Rios, Jorge Andrés. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); Argentina Fil: Picasso, Valentin. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences; Estados Unidos Fil: Gutierrez, Lucia. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences; Estados Unidos Fil: Marchelli, Paula. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Bariloche. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); Argentina Fil: Marchelli, Paula. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias Bariloche (IFAB); Argentina |
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Festuca pallescens is a native forage grass species of Patagonia, playing a crucial role in supporting sheep production in arid and semi-arid ecosystems. This study assessed genetic differentiation among populations and estimated the heritability of traits linked to biomass production and phenological development as part of its domestication effort. A common garden trial was established with ten half-sib families from four preselected populations, and phenological and morphological traits were measured over three seasons. Trait correlations were analyzed, and a mixed model approach was employed to estimate Wright’s QST and narrow-sense heritability. QST estimates ranged from 0.18 to 0.47 for phenological traits and from 0.086 to 0.093 for morphological traits; heritability values ranged from 0.33 to 0.78 for phenological traits and from 0.27 to 0.50 for morphological traits. Results indicate strong genetic structure for most phenological traits, suggesting diversifying selection. A population effect and within-population variability were also observed for most traits, highlighting potential for genetic improvement. We propose selection strategies to establish a breeding program for this species, aiming to develop adapted synthetic varieties with greater fitness. These new varieties could enhance forage productivity and potentially be applied in regions with similar climatic and environmental conditions. |
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