Article
Molecular genetics of growth and development in populus. IV. Mapping QTLs with large effects on growth, form, and phenology traits in a forest tree.
Genetics - 1 Feb 1995
Bradshaw H D, Stettler R F
Abstract excerpt
We have mapped quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for commercially important traits (stem growth and form) and an adaptive trait (spring leaf flush) in a Populus F2 generation derived from a cross between interspecific F1 hybrids (P. trichocarpa x P. deltoides). Phenotypic data were collected over a 2-year period from a replicated clonal trial containing ramets of the parental, F1, and F2 trees. Contrary to the...
Topics
- Chromosome Mapping
- Crosses, Genetic
- Genetic Linkage
- Genetic Markers
- Genetic Variation
- Hybrid Vigor
- Phenotype
- Plant Leaves
- Plant Stems
- Trees
