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afila, the origin and nature of a major innovation in the history of pea breeding.
The New phytologist - 1 Aug 2024
Tayeh Nadim, Hofer Julie M I, Aubert Grégoire, Jacquin Françoise, Turner Lynda, Kreplak Jonathan, Paajanen Pirita, Le Signor Christine, Dalmais Marion, Pflieger Stéphanie, Geffroy Valérie, Ellis Noel, Burstin Judith
Abstract excerpt
The afila (af) mutation causes the replacement of leaflets by a branched mass of tendrils in the compound leaves of pea - Pisum sativum L. This mutation was first described in 1953, and several reports of spontaneous af mutations and induced mutants with a similar phenotype exist. Despite widespread introgression into breeding material, the nature of af and the origin of the alleles used remain unknown. Here, we...
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