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Molecular Markers in Genetics and Breeding: Improvement of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.)

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Molecular Marker Systems in Plant Breeding and Crop Improvement

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Maureira, I., Osborn, T. (2004). Molecular Markers in Genetics and Breeding: Improvement of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.). In: Lörz, H., Wenzel, G. (eds) Molecular Marker Systems in Plant Breeding and Crop Improvement. Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry, vol 55. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-26538-4_8

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