QTL mapping of leafy heads by genome resequencing in the RIL population of Brassica rapa.

Leaf heads of cabbage (Brassica oleracea), Chinese cabbage (B. rapa), and lettuce (Lactuca sativa) are important vegetables that supply mineral nutrients, crude fiber and vitamins in the human diet. Head size, head shape, head weight, and heading time contribute to yield and quality. In an attempt t...

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Main Authors: Xiang Yu, Han Wang, Weili Zhong, Jinjuan Bai, Pinglin Liu, Yuke He
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3810141?pdf=render