A preliminary identification of Rf*-A619, a novel restorer gene for CMS-C in maize (Zea mays L.)
C-type cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS-C) is widely utilized for hybrid maize seed production. However, genetic mechanisms underlying the fertility restoration are very complicated. At present, there is a divergence on the number of fertility restorer genes in maize inbred line A619 for CMS-C. To fu...
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Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2016-11-01
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/2719.pdf |