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Development of a rapid identification method for potato cytoplasm and its use for evaluating Japanese collections.
TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik - 1 Oct 2012
Hosaka Kazuyoshi, Sanetomo Rena
Abstract excerpt
The cytoplasm of potatoes, characterized by the presence of T-type chloroplast DNA and β-type mitochondrial DNA, is sensitive to nuclear chromosomal genes that contribute to various types of male sterility. Past breeding efforts with various potato varieties have resulted in several different cytoplasms other than T/β. Varieties with Solanum stoloniferum-derived cytoplasm (W/γ) show complete male sterility, while...
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