Genetic Loci Associated with Salt Tolerance in Advanced Breeding Populations of Tetraploid Alfalfa Using Genome-Wide Association Studies

Many agricultural lands in the western United States consist of soil with high concentrations of salt, which is detrimental to alfalfa ( L.) growth and production, especially in the region where water resource is limited. Developing alfalfa varieties with salt tolerance is imperative for sustainable...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Xiang-Ping Liu, Charles Hawkins, Michael D. Peel, Long-Xi Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-03-01
Series:The Plant Genome
Online Access:https://dl.sciencesocieties.org/publications/tpg/articles/12/1/180026