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Prediction of industrial tomato hybrids from agronomic traits and ISSR molecular markers.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 13 May 2016
Figueiredo A S T, Resende J T V, Faria M V, Da-Silva P R, Fagundes B S, Morales R G F
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Heterosis is a highly relevant phenomenon in plant breeding. This condition is usually established in hybrids derived from crosses of highly divergent parents. The success of a breeder in obtaining heterosis is directly related to the correct identification of genetically contrasting parents. Currently, the diallel cross is the most commonly used methodology to detect contrasting parents; however, it is a time-...
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