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Genetic mapping of the LOBED LEAF 1 (ClLL1) gene to a 127.6-kb region in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.).
PloS one - 1 Jan 2017
Wei Chunhua, Chen Xiner, Wang Zhongyuan, Liu Qiyan, Li Hao, Zhang Yong, Ma Jianxiang, Yang Jianqiang, Zhang Xian
Abstract excerpt
The lobed leaf character is a unique morphologic trait in crops, featuring many potential advantages for agricultural productivity. Although the majority of watermelon varieties feature lobed leaves, the genetic factors responsible for lobed leaf formation remain elusive. The F2:3 leaf shape segregating population offers the opportunity to study the underlying mechanism of lobed leaf formation in watermelon....
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