B chromosomes are associated with redistribution of genetic recombination towards lower-recombination chromosomal regions in perennial ryegrass
(2018)
Journal Article
Harper, J., Phillips, D., Thomas, A., Gasior, D., Evans, C., Powell, W., …Armstead, I. (2018). B chromosomes are associated with redistribution of genetic recombination towards lower-recombination chromosomal regions in perennial ryegrass. Journal of Experimental Botany, 69(8), https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/ery052
Supernumerary ‘B’ chromosomes are non-essential components of the genome present in a range of plant and animal species – including many grasses. Within diploid and polyploid ryegrass and fescue species, including the forage grass perennial ryegrass... Read More about B chromosomes are associated with redistribution of genetic recombination towards lower-recombination chromosomal regions in perennial ryegrass.