NGS-Based Genotyping, High-Throughput Phenotyping and Genome-Wide Association Studies Laid the Foundations for Next-Generation Breeding in Horticultural Crops

Demographic trends and changes to climate require a more efficient use of plant genetic resources in breeding programs. Indeed, the release of high-yielding varieties has resulted in crop genetic erosion and loss of diversity. This has produced an increased susceptibility to severe stresses and a re...

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Main Authors: Nunzio D’Agostino, Pasquale Tripodi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:Diversity
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/9/3/38