This document summarizes research into the effects of exotic genotypes on fiber quality traits in upland cotton. Three exotic cotton genotypes (MDN063, MDN101, and MDN257) were selected and crossed with elite domestic cotton varieties. Resulting populations were phenotyped for fiber traits and genotyped to identify trait-associated markers. Several markers were identified as associated with fiber quality traits like uniformity index, micronaire, elongation, strength, and short fiber content. The identified markers and quantitative trait loci can enable marker-assisted selection and breeding of cotton with improved fiber quality.
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1. Effects of Exotic Genotypes and
Jeevan Adhikari
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Genetic Backgrounds on
Fiber Quality Traits
In Upland Cotton
12. Summary and Prospectus
Identified associations related to important
fiber quality traits
Marker assisted selection and breeding of cotton
Identification of valuable QTLs
Validation of QTLs