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ArticleBMC plant biology2025

Genomic characterization of a global Corylus avellana L. collection: insights into hazelnut ancestry and genetic determinants of production traits.

Monique Salardi-Jost, Svenja Mager, Gabriele Dini, Mercy Wairimu Macharia, Mercè Rovira, Valerio Cristofori, Mario Enrico Pé, Andrea Cavallero, Claudio Todeschini, Giuseppe Genova and 1 more

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Monique Salardi-Jost *Institute of Plant Sciences, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 33, Pisa, 56127, Italy.
Svenja Mager *Institute of Plant Sciences, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 33, Pisa, 56127, Italy.
Gabriele DiniInstitute of Plant Sciences, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 33, Pisa, 56127, Italy.
Mercy Wairimu MachariaInstitute of Plant Sciences, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 33, Pisa, 56127, Italy.
Mercè RoviraInstitute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA), Fruit Production, Mas Bové, Ctra. Reus-El Morell, km 3,8, Tarragona, Constantí, 43120, Spain.
Valerio CristoforiDepartment of Agriculture and Forest Sciences (DAFNE), Università degli Studi della Tuscia, Via San Camillo de Lellis, snc, Viterbo, 01100, Italy.
Mario Enrico PéInstitute of Plant Sciences, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 33, Pisa, 56127, Italy.
Andrea CavalleroSoremartec Italia srl (Ferrero Group), Piazzale Ferrero 1, Alba, 12051, Italy.
Claudio TodeschiniHazelnut Company, Ferrero Trading Luxembourg, Route de Trèves, Senningerberg, 2633, Luxembourg.
Giuseppe GenovaSoremartec Italia srl (Ferrero Group), Piazzale Ferrero 1, Alba, 12051, Italy.
Matteo Dell'AcquaInstitute of Plant Sciences, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 33, Pisa, 56127, Italy. matteo.dellacqua@santannapisa.it.

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Abstract

backgroundEuropean Hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) is a high-value, understudied crop that exhibits a large diversity of traits. Commercial production relies on a small number of globally grown varieties. Advancing hazelnut breeding requires a comprehensive understanding of its genetic diversity and its association with valuable traits. Here, we used genotyping-by-sequencing to sequence 316 hazelnut varieties, retaining 282 samples and 44,757 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) after quality control. This collection was used to study genetic diversity, identify genomic loci under selection, and describe genome-wide association with nut traits, i.e. nut size, perimeter and caliber.

resultsWe uncovered three genetic clusters and five ancestral populations, with Eurasian varieties (Türkiye, Azerbaijan, and Georgia) being the most distinct and European and U.S. populations showing higher admixture. We identified four loci under positive selection in Eurasian varieties, including one within Cav06g02620 (probable calcium uniporter) on chromosome 6. We also characterized the nut morphology of 151 genotyped varieties, leading to the identification of ten SNPs associated with nut traits.

conclusionsWhile functional validation of candidate genes and the use of a larger population are important for future analysis, our findings provide a basis for exploring the genetics of quantitative traits in hazelnut, supporting breeding and conservation efforts.

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CorylusGenome, PlantNutsGenetic VariationGenome-Wide Association StudyGenotypePhenotypePolymorphism, Single NucleotideSelection, GeneticGenome wide association studiesHazelnut geneticsNut traitsSelection

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