Molecular markers and genome mapping in cowpea

Molecular markers such as RFLPs exist in almost limitless number in all organisms, and these could be very useful in monitoring the loci of genes that control important traits, as well as in studying genome evolution and structure. In cowpea, a genome map based mainly on RFLP markers has been develo...

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Main Authors: Fatokun, C.A., Young, N., Myers, G.
Format: Book Chapter
Language:Inglés
Published: 1997
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/95976
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Young, N.
Myers, G.
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description Molecular markers such as RFLPs exist in almost limitless number in all organisms, and these could be very useful in monitoring the loci of genes that control important traits, as well as in studying genome evolution and structure. In cowpea, a genome map based mainly on RFLP markers has been developed. This map presently has 92 markers and spans 717cm of the genome. Using this map, quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for seed weight, pod length, and aphid resistance have been identified. Phylogenetic relationship among 44 genotypes belonging to different varieties, species, and sections in the genus Yigna was ascertained, following RFLP analysis. A comparison between the genomes of cowpea (Vigiia wiguiciilata) and mung bean (V. radiata) showed that nucleotide sequences were generally conserved but entire linkage groups were nol. although several large linkage blocks were still maintained by both crops.
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spelling CGSpace959762023-06-08T13:39:13Z Molecular markers and genome mapping in cowpea Fatokun, C.A. Young, N. Myers, G. genetic linkage map identified genes molecular markers restriction fragment length polymorphisms genomes Molecular markers such as RFLPs exist in almost limitless number in all organisms, and these could be very useful in monitoring the loci of genes that control important traits, as well as in studying genome evolution and structure. In cowpea, a genome map based mainly on RFLP markers has been developed. This map presently has 92 markers and spans 717cm of the genome. Using this map, quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for seed weight, pod length, and aphid resistance have been identified. Phylogenetic relationship among 44 genotypes belonging to different varieties, species, and sections in the genus Yigna was ascertained, following RFLP analysis. A comparison between the genomes of cowpea (Vigiia wiguiciilata) and mung bean (V. radiata) showed that nucleotide sequences were generally conserved but entire linkage groups were nol. although several large linkage blocks were still maintained by both crops. 1997 2018-07-05T06:30:21Z 2018-07-05T06:30:21Z Book Chapter https://hdl.handle.net/10568/95976 en Open Access Fatokun, C., Young, N. & Myers, G. (1997). Molecular markers and genome mapping in cowpea. In B.B. Singh, D.R. Mohan Raji and K.E. Dashiel, Advances in cowpea research. Ibadan, Nigeria: IITA, (p. 352-360).
spellingShingle genetic linkage map
identified genes
molecular markers
restriction fragment
length polymorphisms
genomes
Fatokun, C.A.
Young, N.
Myers, G.
Molecular markers and genome mapping in cowpea
title Molecular markers and genome mapping in cowpea
title_full Molecular markers and genome mapping in cowpea
title_fullStr Molecular markers and genome mapping in cowpea
title_full_unstemmed Molecular markers and genome mapping in cowpea
title_short Molecular markers and genome mapping in cowpea
title_sort molecular markers and genome mapping in cowpea
topic genetic linkage map
identified genes
molecular markers
restriction fragment
length polymorphisms
genomes
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