Genetic diversity of avocado from the southern highlands of Tanzania as revealed by microsatellite markers

Genetic diversity of avocado from the southern highlands of Tanzania as revealed by microsatellite markers

Abstract Background Avocado is an important cash crop in Tanzania, however its genetic diversity is not thoroughly investigated. This study was undertaken to explore the genetic diversity of avocado in the southern highlands using microsatellite markers. A total of 226 local avocado trees originatin...

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Main Authors: Ibrahim Juma, Mulatu Geleta, Agnes Nyomora, Ganapathi Varma Saripella, Helena Persson Hovmalm, Anders S. Carlsson, Moneim Fatih, Rodomiro Ortiz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Hereditas
Subjects:
Breeding
Genetic admixture
Germplasm management
SSR markers
Population structure
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41065-020-00150-0

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