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Identification of genetic loci associated with crude protein and mineral concentrations in alfalfa (Medicago sativa) using association mapping.
BMC plant biology - 6 Jun 2017
Jia Congjun, Wu Xinming, Chen Min, Wang Yunqi, Liu Xiqiang, Gong Pan, Xu Qingfang, Wang Xuemin, Gao Hongwen, Wang Zan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is one of the most important legume forage species in China and many other countries of the world. It provides a quality source of proteins and minerals to animals. Genetic underpinnings for these important traits, however, are elusive. An alfalfa (M. sativa) association mapping study for six traits, namely crude protein (CP), rumen undegraded protein (RUP), and four mineral...
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