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Development of 12 genic microsatellite loci for a biofuel grass, Miscanthus sinensis (Poaceae).
American journal of botany - 1 Aug 2011
Ho Chuan-Wen, Wu Tai-Han, Hsu Tsai-Wen, Huang Jao-Ching, Huang Chi-Chun, Chiang Tzen-Yuh
Abstract excerpt
PREMISE OF THE STUDY: Miscanthus, a nonfood plant with high potential as a biofuel, has been used in Europe and the United States. The selection of a cultivar with high biomass, photosynthetic efficiency, and stress resistance from wild populations has become an important issue. New genic microsatellite markers will aid the assessment of genetic diversity for different strains. METHODS AND RESULTS: Twelve...
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