Characterizing the transcriptome and microsatellite markers for almond (Amygdalus communis L.) using the Illumina sequencing platform

Abstract Background The almond tree (Prunus amygdalus Batsch) is an important nut tree grown in subtropical regions that produces nutrient-rich nuts. However, a paucity of genomic information and DNA markers has restricted the development of modern breeding technologies for almond trees. Results In...

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Main Authors: Linsen Zhang, Xiaoni Yang, Xiangning Qi, Chunhui Guo, Zhaobin Jing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Hereditas
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41065-017-0049-x