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Mapping of Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) Associated with Plant Freezing Tolerance and Cold Acclimation

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Plant Cold Acclimation

Part of the book series: Methods in Molecular Biology ((MIMB,volume 2156))

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Most agronomic traits are determined by quantitative trait loci (QTL) and exhibit continuous distribution in natural or especially built segregating populations. The genetic architecture and the hereditary characteristics of these traits are much more complicated than those of oligogenic traits and need adapted strategies for deciphering. The model plant Arabidopsis thaliana is widely studied for quantitative traits, especially via the utilization of genetic natural diversity. Here we describe a QTL-mapping protocol for analyzing freezing tolerance after cold acclimation in this species, based on its specific genetic tools. Nevertheless, this approach can be applied for the elucidation of complex traits in others species.

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  1. Sorbonne-Université, Paris Cedex 05, France

    Evelyne Téoulé

  2. Institut Jean-Pierre Bourgin, Equipe VAST, Versailles Cedex, France

    Evelyne Téoulé & Carine Géry

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  1. Max-Planck-Institut für Molekulare Pflanzenphysiologie, Potsdam, Germany

    Dirk K. Hincha

  2. Max-Planck-Institut für Molekulare Pflanzenphysiologie, Potsdam, Germany

    Ellen Zuther

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Téoulé, E., Géry, C. (2020). Mapping of Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) Associated with Plant Freezing Tolerance and Cold Acclimation. In: Hincha, D., Zuther, E. (eds) Plant Cold Acclimation. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 2156. Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-0660-5_7

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