Population structure and genetic diversity in red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) germplasm

Abstract Red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) is a highly adaptable forage crop for temperate livestock agriculture. Genetic variation can be identified, via molecular techniques, and used to assess diversity among populations that may otherwise be indistinguishable. Here we have used genotyping by se...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Charlotte Jones, Jose De Vega, David Lloyd, Matthew Hegarty, Sarah Ayling, Wayne Powell, Leif Skøt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2020-05-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-64989-z