In this context, development of DNA marker tools and availability of markers-based molecular linkage maps becomes imperative for MAS-based accelerated breeding of improved coffee genotypes.
Taking advantage of a comprehensive genetic map of barley comprising 1930 EST-derived markers and the availability of a well annotated and curated sequence of the genome of Oryza sativa ssp.
The development of the dense genetic linkage map of B. juncea with informative DArT-seq marker sequences and availability of the reference sequences of the Ar, and AnCn genomes allowed us to compare the A subgenome structure of B. juncea (Aj).
ENCODE regions were chosen due to their high density of genotyped SNPs markers and to the availability of existing studies in such regions (The International HapMap Consortium, 2005).
We studied the associations between Delta-He [the difference between the reticulocyte haemoglobin content (Ret-He) and erythrocyte haemoglobin content], a suggested marker of iron availability, and markers of inflammation, iron status, response to erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) and mortality in prevalent peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients.
Strengths of our study include the population-based design, comprehensive collection of breast cancer risk factors, detailed analysis of marker expression using multiple methods, and availability of cancer and non-cancer tissues collected for research.
Availability of high quality reference genome sequence of rice, knowledge of exact position of genes/QTLs governing tolerance to abiotic stresses and availability of DNA markers linked to these traits has opened up opportunities for breeders to transfer the favorable alleles into widely grown rice varieties through marker-assisted backcross breeding (MABB).
Nevertheless, comparing the costs and availability of these markers, CRP seems to be more convenient for routine use.
Following advances in molecular genetic technologies and availability of DNA markers, interest has rapidly grown in identifying quantitative trait loci (QTL) that genetically control important traits for application in marker-assisted selection (MAS) programs [ 1, 2].
Delivery within a health facility and caesarean delivery rates were used as indicators of direct utilisation of care and as markers of availability of maternal health services.
