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A single base substitution in BADH/AMADH is responsible for fragrance in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.), and development of SNAP markers for the fragrance.
TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik - 1 Sept 2015
Yundaeng Chutintorn, Somta Prakit, Tangphatsornruang Sithichoke, Chankaew Sompong, Srinives Peerasak
Abstract excerpt
Sequence analysis revealed that an SNP (A1855G) in CsBADH of cucumber accession PK2011T202 causes amino acid change in a highly conserved motif, Y163C. Gene mapping showed association between the SNP and the fragrance. Pandan-like fragrance is a value-added trait in several food crops such as rice, vegetable soybean and sorghum. The fragrance is caused by the volatile chemical 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2AP)....
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