Candidate genes identified on QTL region on chromosome 8 and their expression pattern in 12 soybean tissues derived from Affymetrix gene chip data in Genevestigator software.

<p>Candidate genes identified on QTL region on chromosome 8 and their expression pattern in 12 soybean tissues derived from Affymetrix gene chip data in Genevestigator software.</p

Epistatic QTLs identified for root dry weight with LOD value < 5.0 in Dunbar/PI 326582A population.

<p>AE: Additive effect; PVE: Phenotypic variation explained in per cent; AA: Additive x Additive interaction</p><p>⁺Positive value indicate that the Dunbar allele increase the phenotypic value.</p><p>Epistatic QTLs identified for root dry weight with LOD value < 5.0 in Dunbar/PI 326582A population.</p

Distribution of means of 251 BILs for root and shoot traits.

<p>Parental values are indicated by arrows.</p

Root architecture contrasts between the two parents at: a) 12 days; b) 21 days; and c) 35 days after sowing.

<p>Root architecture contrasts between the two parents at: a) 12 days; b) 21 days; and c) 35 days after sowing.</p

Co-location of other plant and seed morphology traits in the identified candidate QTL region on chromosome 8.

<p>Co-location of other plant and seed morphology traits in the identified candidate QTL region on chromosome 8.</p

Variation for seed and plant architectural traits in soybean and the BIL population.

<p>a) Variation in root architecture in soybean accessions 12 days after sowing (das); b) Seed coat color of parents (Dunbar, P1 and PI 326582A, P2) and RILs c) Cone system for root screening d) Dunbar 12 das e) PI 326582A 12 das.</p

QTLs for root and shoot traits identified on chromosome 8 using inclusive composite interval mapping approach.

<p>QTLs for root and shoot traits identified on chromosome 8 using inclusive composite interval mapping approach.</p