Molecular markers: their use in tree improvement

Earlier breeders used phenotypic selection based on morphological characteristics to improve tree varieties. These selections often take many cycles of breeding and backcrossing in order to place desired characteristics. But today the knowledge has paved the way for a much deeper understanding of th...

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Main Authors: R. Mahajan, P. Gupta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2012-03-01
Series:Journal of Forest Science
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Online Access:https://jfs.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/jfs-201203-0005_molecular-markers-their-use-in-tree-improvement.php