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Mapping of QTLs for lateral and axile root growth of tropical maize.
TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik - 1 Nov 2009
Trachsel Samuel, Messmer Rainer, Stamp Peter, Hund Andreas
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Maize genotypes may adapt to dry environments by avoiding desiccation by means of a deeper root system or by maintaining growth and water extraction at low water potentials. The aim of this study was to determine the quantitative genetic control of root growth and root morphology in a population of 236 recombinant inbred lines (RILs) from the cross between CML444 (high-yielding) x SC-Malawi (low-yielding), which...
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