DArT, SNP, and SSR analyses of genetic diversity in Lolium perenne L. using bulk sampling.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Lolium perenne L. is the most important forage grass species in temperate regions. It is also considered as a sustainable source of biomass for energy production. However, improvement in biomass yield has been limited by comparison with other major crops. More efficient utilisation of genetic resources and improved breeding schemes are required to advance L. perenne breeding. In an attempt to elucidate the extent of genetic diversity in L. perenne, 1384 DArT, 182 SNP and 48 SSR markers were applied to 297 accessions (Set I) contributed by three German breeding companies and the IPK Genebank. Due to the heterogeneous nature of Lolium accessions, bulk samples were used. Apart from germplasm set I, additional set II and set III was used to determine the reproducibility of marker sy

SUBMITTER: Liu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5778656 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature