Article
Meta-analysis of cotton fiber quality QTLs across diverse environments in a Gossypium hirsutum x G. barbadense RIL population.
BMC plant biology - 28 Jun 2010
Lacape Jean-Marc, Llewellyn Danny, Jacobs John, Arioli Tony, Becker David, Calhoun Steve, Al-Ghazi Yves, Liu Shiming, Palaï Oumarou, Georges Sophie, Giband Marc, de Assunção Henrique, Barroso Paulo Augusto Vianna, Claverie Michel, Gawryziak Gérard, Jean Janine, Vialle Michèle, Viot Christopher
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cotton fibers (produced by Gossypium species) are the premier natural fibers for textile production. The two tetraploid species, G. barbadense (Gb) and G. hirsutum (Gh), differ significantly in their fiber properties, the former having much longer, finer and stronger fibers that are highly prized. A better understanding of the genetics and underlying biological causes of these differences will aid...
Topics
- Analysis of Variance
- Breeding
- Chromosome Mapping
- Cluster Analysis
- Cotton Fiber
- Environment
- Genetic Variation
- Gossypium
- Phenotype