Prospects for breeding methods. Marker-assisted selection in sugar beet: a breeder's perspective [MAS]

• Published in: Colloques de l'INRA (France) no. 96; pp. 213 - 220
• Main Authors: Borchardt, D.C. ((KWS Saat A.G., Einbeck (Allemagne))), Weissleder, K.K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Paris (France) INRA 01.01.2001
• Subjects: BETA VULGARIS; GENETIC MARKERS; GENETICA CUANTITATIVA; GENETIQUE QUANTITATIVE; MARCADORES GENETICOS; MARQUEUR GENETIQUE; PLANTAS AZUCARERAS; PLANTE SUCRIERE; QUANTITATIVE GENETICS; SELECCION; SELECTION; SUGAR CROPS

Today a large number of DNA markers is available in sugar beet as a tool for breeding applications. In the case of monogenic traits and major genes, development of markers and their use in breeding programs is well advanced. The "predictive value" of a marker is mostly determined by marker...