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European traditional tomatoes galore: a result of farmers' selection of a few diversity-rich loci.
Journal of experimental botany - 2 Jun 2022
Blanca Jose, Pons Clara, Montero-Pau Javier, Sanchez-Matarredona David, Ziarsolo Peio, Fontanet Lilian, Fisher Josef, Plazas Mariola, Casals Joan, Rambla Jose Luis, Riccini Alessandro, Pombarella Samuela, Ruggiero Alessandra, Sulli Maria, Grillo Stephania, Kanellis Angelos, Giuliano Giovanni, Finkers Richard, Cammareri Maria, Grandillo Silvana, Mazzucato Andrea, Causse Mathilde, Díez Maria José, Prohens Jaime, Zamir Dani, Cañizares Joaquin, Monforte Antonio Jose, Granell Antonio
Abstract excerpt
A comprehensive collection of 1254 tomato accessions, corresponding to European traditional and modern varieties, early domesticated varieties, and wild relatives, was analyzed by genotyping by sequencing. A continuous genetic gradient between the traditional and modern varieties was observed. European traditional tomatoes displayed very low genetic diversity, with only 298 polymorphic loci (95% threshold) out of...
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