Integration of NIRS and GWAS identifies GhMYB86 as a potential regulator of cottonseed protein content with pleiotropic effects on fiber strength in upland cotton
High-accuracy NIRS models and GWAS identified a novel QTL qPO-A07-1. GhMYB86 was validated to enhance seed protein content and fiber strength, and a functional KASP marker was developed. Cottonseed is rich in protein and oil; improving its nutritional quality is vital for global food security. In this study, near-infra...