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Mapping of a spontaneous mutation for early flowering time in maize highlights contrasting allelic series at two-linked QTL on chromosome 8.
TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik - 1 Dec 2005
Chardon Fabien, Hourcade Delphine, Combes Valérie, Charcosset Alain
Abstract excerpt
Only a few mutations affecting flowering time have been detected in maize. We analyzed a spontaneous early mutation, vgt-f7p, which appeared during production of the inbred line F7. This mutation shortens the time from planting to flowering by about 100 growing degree days (GDD), and reduces the number of nodes. It therefore seems to affect the timing of meristem differentiation from a vegetative to a...
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