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A combined functional and structural genomics approach identified an EST-SSR marker with complete linkage to the Ligon lintless-2 genetic locus in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.).
BMC genomics - 9 Sept 2011
Hinchliffe Doug J, Turley Rickie B, Naoumkina Marina, Kim Hee Jin, Tang Yuhong, Yeater Kathleen M, Li Ping, Fang David D
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BACKGROUND: Cotton fiber length is an important quality attribute to the textile industry and longer fibers can be more efficiently spun into yarns to produce superior fabrics. There is typically a negative correlation between yield and fiber quality traits such as length. An understanding of the regulatory mechanisms controlling fiber length can potentially provide a valuable tool for cotton breeders to improve...
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