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What is Marker - Assisted Breeding?
Use of markers in the breeding cycle
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What are molecular markers?
Key concept: genetic linkage
What are the advantages of molecular markers?
What are the advantages of using markers in breeding?
Advantages of MAB: Time
Time savings add up
Advantages of MAB: Cost
Advantages of MAB: not subject to environmental effects
Advantages of MAB: knowledge
Disadvantages of MAB: Costs
Disadvantages of MAB: technical skills needed
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Selection of Markers
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Use of markers in the breeding cycle
Plant breeding is a reiterating cycle of crossing and selection. Markers can be used to increase the effectiveness of each of the various steps involved in breeding, as we will see in the next sections.