PolymapR-linkage analysis and genetic map construction from F1 populations of outcrossing polyploids.

ABSTRACT: Motivation:Polyploid species carry more than two copies of each chromosome, a condition found in many of the world's most important crops. Genetic mapping in polyploids is more complex than in diploid species, resulting in a lack of available software tools. These are needed if we are to realize all the opportunities offered by modern genotyping platforms for genetic research and breeding in polyploid crops. Results:polymapR is an R package for genetic linkage analysis and integrated genetic map construction from bi-parental populations of outcrossing autopolyploids. It can currently analyse triploid, tetraploid and hexaploid marker datasets and is applicable to various crops including potato, leek, alfalfa, blueberry, chrysanthemum, sweet potato or kiwifruit. It can detect, estimate and c

SUBMITTER: Bourke PM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6184683 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature