Development and Integration of an SSR-Based Molecular Identity Database into Sugarcane Breeding Program
Sugarcane breeding is very difficult and it takes 12 to 14 years to develop a new cultivar for commercial production. This is because sugarcane varieties are highly polyploid, inter-specific hybrids with 100 to 130 chromosomes that may vary across geographical areas. Other obstacles/constraints incl...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-04-01
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| Series: | Agronomy |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/6/2/28 |