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However, not all bc mutants can be used for breeding because of their concomitant phenotypes, such as dwarfism, low fertility and withering of leaf apex (Zhang et al., 2009; Zhang et al., 2010; Zhou et al., 2009).

Fabaceae is the third largest family of flowering plants, comprising 650 genera and 18 000 species with a variety of characteristics; many of which have long been targets of breeding because of their agronomic and industrial importance.

SNP markers have gained considerable importance in plant genetics and breeding because of their excellent genetic attributes and suitability for genetic diversity analysis and evolutionary relationships [ 2], understanding of population substructure [ 3- 5], detection of genome-wide linkage disequilibrium [ 6, 7], and association mapping of genes controlling complex phenotypic traits [ 8].

Resynthesized rapeseeds obtained by crossing the diploid parents Brassica rapa and Brassica oleracea have significant potential in hybrid breeding because of their higher genetic basis compared with Brassica napus cultivars.

Linkage maps represent a major tool in genomic-based breeding because of their central role in dissecting the genetic architecture of quantitative trait variation [ 5].

Microsatellites or simple sequence repeats (SSRs) are powerful markers used in population genetics and molecular marker assisted breeding because of their high level of polymorphism, ease of genotyping, and codominant inheritance (Li et al., 2002; Oliveira et al., 2006).

Officials said they chose insemination rather than sending Shanthi to another zoo for breeding because of logistical difficulties.

The gene has no known function, but the mutation's presence in all gray horses indicates that the animals had a common ancestor--one that humans probably chose for breeding because of its unique color.

EIV can have a profound economic impact on the horse industry causing a major disruption to horse racing and breeding because of its rapid spread.

The situation in honey bees differs from the usual situation in farm animal breeding, because of the honey bees' mode of reproduction.

Peach is a candidate for targeted mutation breeding because of its compact diploid genome (220 Mbp), self-compatibility, and short juvenile stage (2-3 years) for a woody plant.