Genetic diversity among cultivated beets (Beta vulgaris) assessed via population-based whole genome sequences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diversification on the basis of utilization is a hallmark of Beta vulgaris (beet), as well as other crop species. Often, crop improvement and management activities are segregated by crop type, thus preserving unique genome diversity and organization. Full interfertility is typically retained in crosses between these groups and more traits may be accessible if the genetic basis of crop type lineage were known, along with available genetic markers to effect efficient transfer (e.g., via backcrossing). Beta vulgaris L. (2n =18) is a species complex composed of diverged lineages (e.g., crop types), including the familiar table, leaf (chard), fodder, and sugar beet crop types. Using population genetic and statistical methods with whole genome sequence data from pooled samples

SUBMITTER: Galewski P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7053042 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature