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Genetic mapping of quantitative trait loci for tuber-cadmium and zinc concentration in potato reveals associations with maturity and both overlapping and independent components of genetic control.
TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik - 1 Apr 2018
Mengist Molla F, Alves Sheila, Griffin Denis, Creedon Joanne, McLaughlin Mike J, Jones Peter W, Milbourne Dan
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KEY MESSAGE: Cd is a toxic metal, whilst Zn is an essential for plant and human health. Both can accumulate in potato tubers. We examine the genetic control of this process. The aim of this study was to map quantitative trait loci (QTLs) influencing tuber concentrations of cadmium (Cd) and zinc (Zn). We developed a segregating population comprising 188 F1 progeny derived from crossing two tetraploid cultivars...
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