ISSN:
1432-2242
Keywords:
Key words Leek
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Allium ampeloprasum complex
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Mitochondrial DNA
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Domestication
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Interspecific hybridization
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Breeding
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Mitochondrial (mt) DNA variation in the cultigens leek, kurrat and prei-anak is limited compared to that of their wild relatives in the Allium ampeloprasum complex. The phylogenetic relationships among these cultigens and their wild relatives is quite close, with the majority of the species clustering within one mitochondrial clade. The presence in leek of an extra-mitochondrial genetic element was noted. Analysis of crossability showed that all species were interfertile with leek. It is suggested that the genetic variation present within the A. ampeloprasum complex could be exploited in order to broaden the genetic basis of leek.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s001220050438
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