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Comparative Mapping and Targeted-Capture Sequencing of the Gametocidal Loci in Aegilops sharonensis.
The plant genome - 1 Jul 2017
Grewal Surbhi, Gardiner Laura-Jayne, Ndreca Barbora, Knight Emilie, Moore Graham, King Ian P, King Julie
Abstract excerpt
Gametocidal (Gc) chromosomes or elements in species such as Eig are preferentially transmitted to the next generation through both the male and female gametes when introduced into wheat ( L.). Furthermore, any genes, such as genes that control agronomically important traits, showing complete linkage with Gc elements, are also transmitted preferentially to the next generation without the need for selection. The...
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