Assessment of Five Chilling Tolerance Traits and GWAS Mapping in Rice Using the USDA Mini-Core Collection

Michael R Schläppi1, Aaron K Jackson2, Georgia C Eizenga2

  • 1Department of Biological Sciences, Marquette University, MilwaukeeWI, United States.

Summary

This study identified genetic regions (QTL) for rice chilling tolerance, crucial for developing cold-resistant crops. Findings reveal distinct genetic controls for germination and seedling stages, aiding breeding efforts.

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