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GrainGenes Reference Report: EUP-157-209

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Reference
EUP-157-209
Title
A 192bp allele at the Xgwm261 locus is not always associated with the Rht8 dwarfing gene in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.).
Journal
Euphytica
Year
2007
Volume
157
Pages
209-214
Author
Ellis MH
Bonnett DG
Rebetzke GJ
Abstract
The height-reducing gene Rht8 was introduced into Italian wheats by breeder Nazareno Strampelli from the Japanese landrace Akakomugi, and has been widely used in wheats adapted to southern and eastern European conditions. Following identification of a close linkage to Rht8, microsatellite marker Gwm261 has been used extensively to screen large numbers of diverse international germplasm. A 192bp allele at this locus has been taken as
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DOI: 10.1007/s10681-007-9413-7
Allele
Rht8c (Triticum)

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