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Transcriptome analysis of a barley breeding program examines gene expression diversity and reveals target genes for malting quality improvement.
BMC genomics - 23 Nov 2010
Muñoz-Amatriaín María, Xiong Yanwen, Schmitt Mark R, Bilgic Hatice, Budde Allen D, Chao Shiaoman, Smith Kevin P, Muehlbauer Gary J
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BACKGROUND: Advanced cycle breeding utilizes crosses among elite lines and is a successful method to develop new inbreds. However, it results in a reduction in genetic diversity within the breeding population. The development of malting barley varieties requires the adherence to a narrow malting...
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