A high-throughput method for the detection of homoeologous gene deletions in hexaploid wheat

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mutational inactivation of plant genes is an essential tool in gene function studies. Plants with inactivated or deleted genes may also be exploited for crop improvement if such mutations/deletions produce a desirable agronomical and...

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Main Authors: Li Zhongyi, Kazan Kemal, Fitzgerald Timothy L, Morell Matthew K, Manners John M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2229/10/264