Population Genetics of Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium Perenne L.): Differentiation of Pasture and Turf Cultivars

Presenter Information

M. P. Dobrowolski, Hamilton Centre, AustraliaFollow
N. R. Bannan, Hamilton Centre, Australia
R. C. Ponting, La Trobe University, AustraliaFollow
J. W. Forster, La Trobe University, AustraliaFollow
K. F. Smith, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, AustraliaFollow

Description

Cultivar differentiation using molecular markers to assess genetic variation may be of value in obtaining or protecting plant breeders rights. A knowledge of genetic variation and how it is structured within perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) populations will also help us understand the consequences to fitness and adaptation when implementing molecular breeding strategies. In a study of the population genetic structure of a number of perennial ryegrass varieties we examined the cultivar differentiation potential of marker technology.

Citation

Dobrowolski, M. P.; Bannan, N. R.; Ponting, R. C.; Forster, J. W.; and Smith, K. F., "Population Genetics of Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium Perenne L.): Differentiation of Pasture and Turf Cultivars" (2023). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 144.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/satellitesymposium5/144