Molecular mapping and validation of a major QTL conferring resistance to a defoliating isolate of verticillium wilt in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.).

Verticillium wilt (VW) caused by Verticillium dahliae Kleb is one of the most destructive diseases of cotton. Development and use of a VW resistant variety is the most practical and effective way to manage this disease. Identification of highly resistant genes/QTL and the underlining genetic archite...

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Main Authors: Xingju Zhang, Yanchao Yuan, Ze Wei, Xian Guo, Yuping Guo, Suqing Zhang, Junsheng Zhao, Guihua Zhang, Xianliang Song, Xuezhen Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4004561?pdf=render