Selection and phenotypic characterization of a core collection of Brachypodium distachyon inbred lines.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The model grass Brachypodium distachyon is increasingly used to study various aspects of grass biology. A large and genotypically diverse collection of B. distachyon germplasm has been assembled by the research community. The natural variation in this collection can serve as a powerful experimental tool for many areas of inquiry, including investigating biomass traits.

Results

We surveyed the phenotypic diversity in a large collection of inbred lines and then selected a core collection of lines for more detailed analysis with an emphasis on traits relevant to the use of grasses as biofuel and grain crops. Phenotypic characters examined included plant height, growth habit, stem density, flowering time, and seed weight. We also surveyed differences in cell wall comp

SUBMITTER: Tyler L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3925370 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature