Paper · 2025 · Plant Breeding

Genome‐Wide Association Study Identifies Key QTL and Genes for Rice Processing Traits

Zhe Zeng; Jia Pang; Yenan Zhang; et al.

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Rice processing quality, a key driver of consumer acceptance and global market competitiveness, is primarily determined by two critical parameters: brown rice rate (BRR) and milled rice rate (MRR). Despite their significant agricultural importance, the genetic mechanisms underpinning these traits remain poorly understood. This study analysed 447 genetically diverse rice accessions from the 3K Rice Genomes Project across multiple environments. Significant variation in processing traits was observed, with BRR from 73.1% to 79.3% and MRR from 58.3% to 74.3%. Seven quantitative trait loci (QTL) were identified via genome‐wide association studies (GWAS), including four novel loci ( qBRR10 , qBRR10‐1 , qMRR5 and qMRR11‐1 ) and three loci co‐localized with functionally validated genes ( OsGME2 , du3 and OsPK5 ). These results confirm the reliability of the analytical framework. Haplotype‐based stratification revealed statistically significant variations in traits ( p < 0.05) across subpopulations, with distinct geographic clustering patterns identified through cluster analysis. This study enhances the molecular understanding of mechanisms regulating processing quality and delivers specific genetic targets for marker‐assisted breeding, establishing a foundation for developing superior rice cultivars with enhanced processing traits.

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GWAS in 447 rice accessions identified seven QTL for processing traits.

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genetically diverse rice accessionse0
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quantitative trait locie1
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Sevene1

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“This study analysed 447 genetically diverse rice accessions”

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“Seven quantitative trait loci (QTL) were identified via genome‐wide association studies (GWAS), including four novel loci”

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Four novel QTL were identified for brown and milled rice rates.

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qBRR10 , qBRR10‐1 , qMRR5 and qMRR11‐1e3
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novel locie3

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“This study analysed 447 genetically diverse rice accessions”

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“including four novel loci ( qBRR10 , qBRR10‐1 , qMRR5 and qMRR11‐1 )”

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Three QTL co-localised with the functionally validated genes OsGME2, du3 and OsPK5.

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OsGME2 , du3 and OsPK5e2
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three loci co‐localizede2

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“This study analysed 447 genetically diverse rice accessions”

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“three loci co‐localized with functionally validated genes ( OsGME2 , du3 and OsPK5 )”

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Observationobservedoriginal resultsignificant (as stated)measured

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Brown rice rate varied from 73.1% to 79.3% across the accessions.

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BRRe4
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variatione4
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73.1% to 79.3%e4

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“This study analysed 447 genetically diverse rice accessions”

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“Significant variation in processing traits was observed, with BRR from 73.1% to 79.3% and MRR from 58.3% to 74.3%”

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Observationobservedoriginal resultsignificant (as stated)measured

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Milled rice rate varied from 58.3% to 74.3% across the accessions.

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MRRe4
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58.3% to 74.3%e4

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“This study analysed 447 genetically diverse rice accessions”

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“Significant variation in processing traits was observed, with BRR from 73.1% to 79.3% and MRR from 58.3% to 74.3%”

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Observationobservedoriginal resultsignificant (as stated)measured

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Processing traits differ significantly among haplotype-based subpopulations.

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traitse5
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p < 0.05e5
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subpopulationse5

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“This study analysed 447 genetically diverse rice accessions”

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“Haplotype‐based stratification revealed statistically significant variations in traits ( p < 0.05) across subpopulations”

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Rice accessions show distinct geographic clustering patterns.

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geographic clustering patternse6

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“This study analysed 447 genetically diverse rice accessions”

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“with distinct geographic clustering patterns identified through cluster analysis”

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