Molecular classification of Maize cytoplasms in a breeding program

Molecular classification of Maize cytoplasms in a breeding program

Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) is maternally inherited in most of higher plants species. Together with nuclear restorer genes (Rf), CMS cytoplasms contribute significantly to the efficient production of hybrid seed. Three main types of male sterile cytoplasms are known in maize: T, S and C, which...

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Main Author: Colombo. N * , Presello, D.A. , Kandus M. , G.E. Eyherabide and J.C. Salerno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indian Society of Plant Breeders 2012-06-01
Series:Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding
Subjects:
Maize
cytoplasmic male sterility
molecular markers
hybrid seed production.
Online Access:https://sites.google.com/site/ejpb2011/vol-3-2/Vol-3-2-741-746.pdf?attredirects=0

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