Satellite Symposium 5: Molecular Breeding
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Publication Date
2005
Location
Dublin Ireland
Description
White clover is an important component of many temperate pastures and improved winter hardiness is a major objective of breeding programmes in many countries. Exposure to cold and fluctuations in temperature are components of winter stress and although some studies have investigated the agronomic and physiological mechanisms of cold tolerance, little research has been carried out to identify the genes involved. We are complementing mapping of quantitative trait loci (QTL) responsible for cold tolerance with studies of variation in gene expression between plants growing at different temperatures. In particular we are initially focusing on the process of acclimation by analysing plants subjected to low but above zero temperatures.
Citation
Lowe, M.; Collins, R. P.; and Abberton, M. T., "Changes in Gene Expression During Acclimation to Cold Temperatures in White Clover (Trifolium Repens L.)" (2005). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 124.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/satellitesymposium5/124)
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Changes in Gene Expression During Acclimation to Cold Temperatures in White Clover (Trifolium Repens L.)
Dublin Ireland
White clover is an important component of many temperate pastures and improved winter hardiness is a major objective of breeding programmes in many countries. Exposure to cold and fluctuations in temperature are components of winter stress and although some studies have investigated the agronomic and physiological mechanisms of cold tolerance, little research has been carried out to identify the genes involved. We are complementing mapping of quantitative trait loci (QTL) responsible for cold tolerance with studies of variation in gene expression between plants growing at different temperatures. In particular we are initially focusing on the process of acclimation by analysing plants subjected to low but above zero temperatures.
