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Origin and diversity of the wild cottons (Gossypium hirsutum) of Mound Key, Florida.
Scientific reports - 18 Jun 2024
Ning Weixuan, Rogers Karen M, Hsu Chuan-Yu, Magbanua Zenaida V, Pechanova Olga, Arick Mark A, Kayal Ehsan, Hu Guanjing, Peterson Daniel G, Udall Joshua A, Grover Corrinne E, Wendel Jonathan F
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Elucidating genetic diversity within wild forms of modern crops is essential for understanding domestication and the possibilities of wild germplasm utilization. Gossypium hirsutum is a predominant source of natural plant fibers and the most widely cultivated cotton species. Wild forms of G. hirsutum are challenging to distinguish from feral derivatives, and truly wild populations are uncommon. Here we...
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