Population Genetics of the Rubber-Producing Russian Dandelion (Taraxacum kok-saghyz).

The Russian dandelion, Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TKS), is a perennial species native to Central Asia that produces high quality, natural rubber. Despite its potential to help maintain a stable worldwide rubber supply, little is known about genetic variation in this species. To facilitate future germplas...

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Main Authors: Edward V McAssey, Ethan G Gudger, Matthew P Zuellig, John M Burke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4703197?pdf=render