Improved genetic mapping of endosperm traits using NCIII and TTC designs.
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.
Wang
Xuefeng
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Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology, Key Laboratory of Plant Functional Genomics of Ministry of Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.
Song
Wen
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Yang
Zefeng
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Wang
Yamin
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Tang
Zaixiang
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Xu
Chenwu
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