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Genetic characterization of an elite coffee germplasm assessed by gSSR and EST-SSR markers.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 6 Oct 2011
Missio R F, Caixeta E T, Zambolim E M, Pena G F, Zambolim L, Dias L A S, Sakiyama N S
Abstract excerpt
Coffee is one of the main agrifood commodities traded worldwide. In 2009, coffee accounted for 6.1% of the value of Brazilian agricultural production, generating a revenue of US$6 billion. Despite the importance of coffee production in Brazil, it is supported by a narrow genetic base, with few accessions. Molecular differentiation and diversity of a coffee breeding program were assessed with gSSR and EST-SSR...
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