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Identification of a RAPD marker linked to the pendula gene in Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst. f. pendula)

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Abstract

The pendula phenotype of Norway spruce [Picea abies (L.) Karst f. pendula] is characterized by narrow crowns and strong apical dominance and is controlled by a single dominant gene (P). This defined genetic control presents one of the few opportunities to map a single gene controlling a morphological trait in a forest tree. We used random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers and bulked segregant analysis to identify one locus OPH10_720, linked to the pendula gene. The estimated recombination frequency (r) between OPH10_720 and P was 0.046 (SEr=0.032). Mapping of the pendula gene is an important first step towards the ultimate identification and cloning of this gene.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1092-1094
Number of pages3
JournalTheoretical and Applied Genetics
Volume91
Issue number6-7
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1995

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biotechnology
  • Agronomy and Crop Science
  • Genetics

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