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Intraspecific variation of recombination rate in maize.
Genome biology - 1 Jan 2013
Bauer Eva, Falque Matthieu, Walter Hildrun, Bauland Cyril, Camisan Christian, Campo Laura, Meyer Nina, Ranc Nicolas, Rincent Renaud, Schipprack Wolfgang, Altmann Thomas, Flament Pascal, Melchinger Albrecht E, Menz Monica, Moreno-González Jesús, Ouzunova Milena, Revilla Pedro, Charcosset Alain, Martin Olivier C, Schön Chris-Carolin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: In sexually reproducing organisms, meiotic crossovers ensure the proper segregation of chromosomes and contribute to genetic diversity by shuffling allelic combinations. Such genetic reassortment is exploited in breeding to combine favorable alleles, and in genetic research to identify genetic factors underlying traits of interest via linkage or association-based approaches. Crossover numbers and...
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