Genetic mapping of quantitative trait loci for tuber-cadmium and zinc concentration in potato reveals associations with maturity and both overlapping and independent components of genetic control

Molla F. Mengist,Sheila Alves,D. Griffin,Joanne Creedon,Mike J. McLaughlin,Peter W. Jones,Dan Milbourne

Genetic mapping of quantitative trait loci for tuber-cadmium and zinc concentration in potato reveals associations with maturity and both overlapping and independent components of genetic control

2018

Molla F. Mengist
Sheila Alves
D. Griffin
Joanne Creedon
Mike J. McLaughlin
Peter W. Jones
Dan Milbourne

Key message Cd is a toxic metal, whilst Zn is an essential for plant and human health. Both can accumulate in potato tubers. We examine the genetic control of this process.

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Genetics
Botany
Zinc
Quantitative trait locus
Biology
Gene mapping
Cadmium
Locus (genetics)
Population
Allele
SNP array
Genetic variation
Chromosome

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