Mapping of a Major QTL for Ceratocystis Wilt Disease in an F1 Population of Theobroma cacao

Mapping of a Major QTL for Ceratocystis Wilt Disease in an F1 Population of Theobroma cacao

Cacao is an important crop, its beans are key raw materials for the chocolate and cosmetic industries. Ceratocystis wilt of cacao (CWC) caused by Ceratocystis cacaofunesta is a lethal disease for the crop. Therefore, the selection of resistant cacao varieties is one of the viable ways to minimize lo...

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Main Authors: Luciel dos Santos Fernandes, Stefan Royaert, Fábio M. Corrêa, Guiliana M. Mustiga, Jean-Philippe Marelli, Ronan X. Corrêa, Juan C. Motamayor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
Subjects:
SNP markers
cacao breeding
disease resistance
candidate genes
marker-assisted selection
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2018.00155/full

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