RFLP Evaluation of Nine Medicago Accessions Representing the Original Germplasm Sources for North American Alfalfa Cultivars

@article{Kidwell1994RFLPEO,
  title={RFLP Evaluation of Nine Medicago Accessions Representing the Original Germplasm Sources for North American Alfalfa Cultivars},
  author={Kimberlee K. Kidwell and Daniel F. C. Austin and Thomas C. Osborn},
  journal={Crop Science},
  year={1994},
  volume={34},
  pages={230-236}
}
All alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) cultivars grown in North America originate from nine germplasm sources introduced into the USA from different geographic regions. Nine accessions representing the original germplasm sources have been developed; however, the level of genetic diversity within and among these accessions is not known. Genetic diversity of these accessions was estimated by screening DNAs from 12 individuals of each accession, along with bulked samples containing equal amounts of DNA… 
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