Exploitation of interspecific diversity for monocot crop improvement

King, J.; Armstead, I.; Harper, J.; Ramsey, L.; Snape, J.; Waugh, R.; James, C.; Thomas, A.; Gasior, D.; Kelly, R.; Roberts, L.; Gustafson, P.; King, I.

doi:10.1038/hdy.2012.116

All Outputs (4)

Transmission Frequencies of Introgressed Festuca pratensis Chromosomes and Chromosome Segments in Lolium perenne (2013)
Journal Article

The introgression of genetic variation from related species into crops provides an important route by which superior plant varieties can be produced. The primary aim of introgression involves the transfer of a small chromosome segment from a related... Read More about Transmission Frequencies of Introgressed Festuca pratensis Chromosomes and Chromosome Segments in Lolium perenne.

A DArT marker genetic map of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) integrated with detailed comparative mapping information; comparison with existing DArT marker genetic maps of Lolium perenne, L. multiflorum and Festuca pratensis (2013)
Journal Article

Background Ryegrasses and fescues (genera, Lolium and Festuca) are species of forage and turf grasses which are used widely in agricultural and amenity situations. They are classified within the sub-family Pooideae and so are closely related to Brac... Read More about A DArT marker genetic map of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) integrated with detailed comparative mapping information; comparison with existing DArT marker genetic maps of Lolium perenne, L. multiflorum and Festuca pratensis.

A novel grass hybrid to reduce flood generation in temperate regions (2013)
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We report on the evaluation of a novel grass hybrid that provides efficient forage production and could help mitigate flooding. Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) is the grass species of choice for most farmers, but lacks resilience against extremes... Read More about A novel grass hybrid to reduce flood generation in temperate regions.

Exploitation of interspecific diversity for monocot crop improvement (2013)
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In many cultivated crop species there is limited genetic variation available for the development of new higher yielding varieties adapted to climate change and sustainable farming practises. The distant relatives of crop species provide a vast and la... Read More about Exploitation of interspecific diversity for monocot crop improvement.