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QTL mapping in three tropical maize populations reveals a set of constitutive and adaptive genomic regions for drought tolerance.
TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik - 1 Mar 2013
Almeida Gustavo Dias, Makumbi Dan, Magorokosho Cosmos, Nair Sudha, Borém Aluízio, Ribaut Jean-Marcel, Bänziger Marianne, Prasanna Boddupalli M, Crossa Jose, Babu Raman
Abstract excerpt
Despite numerous published reports of quantitative trait loci (QTL) for drought-related traits, practical applications of such QTL in maize improvement are scarce. Identifying QTL of sizeable effects that express more or less uniformly in diverse genetic backgrounds across contrasting water regimes could significantly complement conventional breeding efforts to improve drought tolerance. We evaluated three...
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