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Genomic ancestry estimation quantifies use of wild species in grape breeding.
BMC genomics - 30 Jun 2016
Migicovsky Zoë, Sawler Jason, Money Daniel, Eibach Rudolph, Miller Allison J, Luby James J, Jamieson Andrew R, Velasco Dianne, von Kintzel Sven, Warner John, Wührer Walter, Brown Patrick J, Myles Sean
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Grapes are one of the world's most valuable crops and most are made into wine. Grapes belong to the genus Vitis, which includes over 60 inter-fertile species. The most common grape cultivars derive their entire ancestry from the species Vitis vinifera, but wild relatives have also been exploited to create hybrid cultivars, often with increased disease resistance. RESULTS: We evaluate the genetic...
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