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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Main Authors: Liu Yongming, Zhao Zhuofan, Lu Yanli, Li Chuan, Wang Jing, Dong Boxiao, Liang Bing, Qiu Tao, Zeng Wenbing, Cao Moju
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2016-11-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/2719.pdf