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Functional Validation in the Triticeae

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Genetics and Genomics of the Triticeae

Part of the book series: Plant Genetics and Genomics: Crops and Models ((PGG,volume 7))

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The need to discover and confirm gene function directly in both wheat and barley is growing in importance. In this chapter we outline three of the most common approaches – TILLING, ‘transient’ and ‘stable’ transformation – that are being adopted by Triticeae researchers to meet this objective. As these approaches have different outcomes, they are therefore applicable to different situations depending upon the research questions being addressed. Here, we summarise recent developments in each of these functional validation strategies, and where possible use examples to illustrate the power of each approach.

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    Hein, I., Kumlehn, J., Waugh, R. (2009). Functional Validation in the Triticeae . In: Muehlbauer, G., Feuillet, C. (eds) Genetics and Genomics of the Triticeae. Plant Genetics and Genomics: Crops and Models, vol 7. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-77489-3_13

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