QTL and candidate gene mapping for polyphenolic composition in apple fruit

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The polyphenolic products of the phenylpropanoid pathway, including proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins and flavonols, possess antioxidant properties that may provide health benefits. To investigate the genetic architecture of control of...

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Main Authors: Chagné David, Krieger Célia, Rassam Maysoon, Sullivan Mike, Fraser Jenny, André Christelle, Pindo Massimo, Troggio Michela, Gardiner Susan E, Henry Rebecca A, Allan Andrew C, McGhie Tony K, Laing William A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2229/12/12