SRAP analysis of the genetic diversity of wild castor (Ricinus communis L.) in South China.

Castor bean is an important seed oil crop. Castor oil is a highly demanded oil for several industrial uses. Currently, castor bean varieties suffer from low productivity and high risk of insect pests and diseases. It is in urgent need to mine elite genes from wild materials for castor breeding. 29 p...

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Main Authors: Kwadwo Gyapong Agyenim-Boateng, Jiannong Lu, Yuzhen Shi, Dan Zhang, Xuegui Yin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0219667