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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 performance, influencing resource acquisition and transport, the metabolic cost of growth, and the mechanical strength of the...
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