Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) revealed a genetic basis associated with floral traits in potato germplasm

Potato is an important noncereal staple crop serving as a source of food for large number the world?s population. Genomewide association study (GWAS) analysis has become useful tool to uncover genetic basis plant traits by revealing significant with trait interest. The present aimed explore phenotypic diversity and identify associated floral traits. A total 237 tetraploid potato genotypes were used material, field experiments conducted according augmented block design two consecutive years (2016, 2017). Analysis variance studied reflected highly genotypic effects. Mean data both revealed variation pistil length (5.53 9.92 mm), stamen (6.04 9.26 above (1.31 4.47 mm). Pearson's correlation positive (r = 0.42) 0.28). Principal component was performed, first PCs considered accounting 81.2% variation. Constellation plot divided panel into main populations on length. 12,720SNP markers marker-trait association, 15 found significantly across years. Identifying same helped in validation obtained associations. identified some putative candidate genes that might be beneficial breeding programs. To best our knowledge, this identifying helpful scientific community interested marker-assisted these