title: Improved genetic mapping of endosperm traits using NCIII and TTC designs.
abstract: The endosperm in plants is a major source of human nutrition and industrial raw material. The genetic study of endosperm poses a great challenge due to its complex genetic composition and unique physical and developmental properties. In this note, we shall revisit 2 classic mating designs-North Carolina Design III (NCIII) and triple test cross (TTC)-and demonstrate their efficiency in detecting quantitative trait loci underlying endosperm traits.
authors.affiliation: Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology, Key Laboratory of Plant Functional Genomics of Ministry of Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.
authors.forename: Xuefeng
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Wen
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Song
authors.forename: Zefeng
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: Yamin
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Zaixiang
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Tang
authors.forename: Chenwu
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Xu