Genetic diversity, population structure and DNA fingerprinting of abaca (Musa textilis Nee)

Genetic diversity, population structure and DNA fingerprinting of abaca (Musa textilis Nee)

Abaca, an indigenous fiber crop, is a major export commodity of the country. Assessing the genetic diversity of abaca is a prerequisite to a successful breeding program. Using microsatellite markers, the genetic diversity of abaca in Luzon, Viasayas and Mindanao was determined to be highly diverse (...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Vol. 33, no. 1 (Jul. 2011), 38
Main Author: Yllano, Orlex B.
Other Authors: Lalusin, Antonio L., Castro, Sheryl D., Laurena, Antonio C., Tecson-Mendoza, Evelyn Mae
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2011
Subjects:
Abaca
genetic diversity
DNA fingerprinting
Plant breeding