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Assessment of genetic variation within a global collection of lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) cultivars and landraces using SNP markers.
BMC genetics - 24 Dec 2014
Lombardi Maria, Materne Michael, Cogan Noel O I, Rodda Matthew, Daetwyler Hans D, Slater Anthony T, Forster John W, Kaur Sukhjiwan
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BACKGROUND: Lentil is a self-pollinated annual diploid (2n = 2× = 14) crop with a restricted history of genetic improvement through breeding, particularly when compared to cereal crops. This limited breeding has probably contributed to the narrow genetic base of local cultivars, and a corresponding potential to continue yield increases and stability. Therefore, knowledge of genetic variation and relationships...
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