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Genetic variability in landraces populations and the risk to lose genetic variation. The example of landrace 'Kyperounda' and its implications for ex situ conservation.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2019
Kyratzis Angelos C, Nikoloudakis Nikolaos, Katsiotis Andreas
Abstract excerpt
Genetic characterization enhances the development of rational conservation strategies and the utilization of germplasm to plant breeding programs. In the present study, 19 microsatellite markers were employed to evaluate the genetic diversity and the genetic affiliations across 20 Cypriot durum wheat (Triticum turgidum L. subsp. durum) landraces, 13 landraces from the broader Mediterranean basin and 22 modern...
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