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Quantitative genetic parameters for yield, plant growth and cone chemical traits in hop (Humulus lupulus L.).
BMC genetics - 13 Feb 2014
McAdam Erin L, Vaillancourt René E, Koutoulis Anthony, Whittock Simon P
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Most traits targeted in the genetic improvement of hop are quantitative in nature. Improvement based on selection of these traits requires a comprehensive understanding of their inheritance. This study estimated quantitative genetic parameters for 20 traits related to three key objectives for the genetic improvement of hop: cone chemistry, cone yield and agronomic characteristics. RESULTS: Significant...
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