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Mapping QTL, epistasis and genotype × environment interaction of antioxidant activity, chlorophyll content and head formation in domesticated lettuce (Lactuca sativa).
TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik - 1 May 2012
Hayashi Eiji, You Youngsook, Lewis Rosemary, Calderon Mirna C, Wan Grace, Still David W
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Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of antioxidants in human diets and their intake is associated with chronic disease prevention. Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is a common vegetable in diets worldwide, but its nutritional content is relatively low. To elucidate the genetic basis of antioxidant content in lettuce, we measured the oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) and chlorophyll (Chl) content as a proxy...
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