35K SNP array for cultivated strawberry

Overview
Analysis Name35K SNP array for cultivated strawberry
Methodvarious programs to build an array with a higher percentage of usable data points at a lower cost
SourceIStraw90 SNP markers that were genetically mapped in one or more strawberry populations from research programs around the world
Date performed2017-01-01

Abstract

The Axiom® IStraw90 SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) array was developed to enable high-throughput genotyping in allo-octoploid cultivated strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa). However, high cost ($ 80-105 sample-1) limits throughput for certain applications. On average the IStraw90 has yielded 50 to 60% usable data points, defined as PHR (Poly High Resolution) and NMH (No Minor Homozygote) marker classes. Thus, an array is needed with a higher percentage of usable data points at a lower cost. We initiated an effort to identify IStraw90 SNP markers that were genetically mapped in one or more strawberry populations from research programs around the world. Seven programs participated in this endeavor. A total of 41,183 SNP probes were submitted to Affymetrix for quality check, 38,506 of which were accommodated on the Axiom® IStraw35 384HT design. In order to assess the performance of the Axiom® IStraw35 384HT array, 384 DNA samples from the University of Florida strawberry breeding program were assayed at a cost of $ 50 per sample, all inclusive. The performance of the array met expectations. More than 87% of markers belonged to the PHR and NMH categories. This array is expected to provide high-quality genome scanning at a more affordable price for strawberry researchers worldwide.

Publication:

Verma S, Bassil NV, van de Weg E, Harrison RJ, Monfort A, Hidalgo JM, Amaya I, Denoyes B, Mahoney L, Davis TM, Fan Z, Knapp S, Whitaker VM. Development and evaluation of the Axiom IStraw35 384HT array for the allo-octoploid cultivated strawberry Fragaria x ananassa. Acta Hortic. (1156): 75–82. 10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1156.10.