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QTL mapping and phenotypic variation of root anatomical traits in maize (Zea mays L.).
TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik - 1 Jan 2015
Burton Amy L, Johnson James, Foerster Jillian, Hanlon Meredith T, Kaeppler Shawn M, Lynch Jonathan P, Brown Kathleen M
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KEY MESSAGE: Root anatomical trait variation is described for three maize RIL populations. Six quantitative trait loci (QTL) are presented for anatomical traits: root cross-sectional area, % living cortical area, aerenchyma area, and stele area. Root anatomy is directly related to plant performan...
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