Maize Introgression Library Provides Evidence for the Involvement of liguleless1 in Resistance to Northern Leaf Blight

This study demonstrates the power of an introgression library combined with high density marker coverage to resolve quantitative trait loci. Furthermore, the role of liguleless1 in leaf architecture and in resistance to northern leaf blight has important applications in crop improvement.

Source: G3: Genes Genomes Genetics - October 4, 2020 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Kolkman, J. M., Strable, J., Harline, K., Kroon, D. E., Wiesner-Hanks, T., Bradbury, P. J., Nelson, R. J. Tags: Multiparental Populations Source Type: research