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Hybrid identification and genetic variation of Elymus sibiricus hybrid populations using EST-SSR markers.
Hereditas - 1 Jan 2017
Zhao Xuhong, Zhang Junchao, Zhang Zongyu, Wang Yanrong, Xie Wengang
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Elymus sibiricus is an important native grass in Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. Seed shattering is a serious problem for E. sibiricus, especially at harvest time. Cross breeding is an effective way to create new varieties with beneficial characteristic or improved traits, and to broaden genetic base. RESULTS: In this study, we created five hybrid populations by crossing seven E. sibiricus genotypes that...
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