Biotechnology Bulletin ›› 2023, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (7): 173-184.doi: 10.13560/j.cnki.biotech.bull.1985.2022-1499

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Effects of EMS Mutagenesis on the Seeding Survival and Major Agronomic Traits of Sorghum in M1 Generation

FAN Xin-qi1(), WANG Hai-yan2, CHEN Jing1, ZHANG Xiao-juan1, GUO Qi1, LIANG Du1, ZHOU Fu-ping1, NIE Meng-en1, ZHANG Yi-zhong1, LIU Qing-shan2()   

  1. 1. Sorghum Research Institute, Shanxi Agricultural University, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Sorghum Genetic and Germplasm Innovation,Jinzhong 030600
    2. Social Service Department, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan 030031
  • Received:2022-12-07 Online:2023-07-26 Published:2023-08-17
  • Contact: LIU Qing-shan E-mail:fanxq86@126.com;673673@163.com

Abstract:

The current study mainly explored the effects of different EMS concentration on seedling survival and major agronomic traits in sorghum M1 generation, and found the optimal EMS concentration in different sorghum varieties. It can provide the basic varieties and theoretical guidance on the mutant construction, the germplasm resources innovation and the new varieties cultivation with high yield and quality in sorghum. Six sorghum restorer lines were used in this study. The seeds were firstly soaked by EMS with different concentrations(0, 0.20%, 0.25%, 0.30%, and 0.35%)for 12 h. The seedling survival and related agronomic traits were investigated after sowing in the field. With the EMS concentration increasing, the seedling survival rate decreased gradually, while the mutation rate of plant height, leaf, panicle type, fertility and maturity stage increased in mutagenesis plants. In sorghum, 0.25% EMS was the optimal concentration of 1121R, LgB7B Daligao, L zao 615·L17, and 28R·Ji16. The 0.35% EMS was the optimal concentration of L17, while the optimal concentration of Digan L17 was higher than that under 0.35% EMS. Thus, EMS treatment has a great effect on seedling survival and major agronomic traits in sorghum, and it has different effects on different varieties.

Key words: sorghum(Sorghum bicolor L.), EMS, mutation rate, agronomic trait