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Quantitative trait loci pyramiding can improve the nutritional potential of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) fruits.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry - 26 Nov 2014
Rigano Maria Manuela, Raiola Assunta, Tenore Gian Carlo, Monti Daria Maria, Del Giudice Rita, Frusciante Luigi, Barone Amalia
Abstract excerpt
Solanum lycopersicum represents an important source of antioxidants and other bioactive compounds. Previously two Solanum pennellii introgression lines (IL 7-3 and IL 12-4) were identified as carrying quantitative trait loci (QTL) increasing fruit ascorbic acid and phenolics content. Novel tomato lines were obtained by pyramiding these selected QTLs in the genetic background of the cultivated line M82. Pyramided...
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