Genome-wide association study identifies a major gene for beech bark disease resistance in American beech (Fagus grandifolia Ehrh.)

Genome-wide association study identifies a major gene for beech bark disease resistance in American beech (Fagus grandifolia Ehrh.)

Abstract Background The American Beech tree (Fagus grandifolia Ehrh.), native to eastern North America, is ecologically important and provides high quality wood products. This species is susceptible to beech bark disease (BBD) and is facing high rates of mortality in North America. The disease occur...

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Main Authors: Irina Ćalić, Jennifer Koch, David Carey, Charles Addo-Quaye, John E. Carlson, David B. Neale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
Beech bark disease
Association mapping
Resistance genes
American beech
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-017-3931-z

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