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Patterns of Diversity of the S and M Loci in Tunisian Apricots (Prunus armeniaca L.): Identification of Pollen-Part Mutations Conferring Self-Compatibility
Self-(in)compatibility (SI) is a genetic barrier developed by flowering plants to prevent self-pollination and promote outcrossing. SI is one of the most important traits in stone fruit breeding and particular...
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Genetic and phenological diversity of Tunisian natural populations of Dactylis glomerata L.
This work is part of a program for the conservation and enhancement of Tunisian genetic resources of orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.). This species is of great interest, especially from an agronomic point of ...
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Exploration of bacterial diversity in leaves and rhizosphere soil of flood affected and unaffected apricot trees
Plants harbor diverse and taxonomically structured communities of protective microorganisms that confer beneficial characteristics in plant growth and protection against biotic and abiotic stresses. The aim of...
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Chloroplastic and nuclear diversity of endemic Prunus armeniaca L. species in the oasis agroecosystems
Tunisia is characterized by the presence of specific seed-propagated apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) material which is found in the oasis agroecosystems. In order to highlight the genetic diversity, population stru...
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New morphotypes structuring Medicago minima (L.) Bartal. populations in various climate environments
Medicago minima (L.) Bartal. is a member of the Fabaceae family, which grows in arid and semi-arid environments. This species is of great interest, especially from agronomy, however, so little research devoted to...
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Open AccessInfluence of climate variation on phenolic composition and antioxidant capacity of Medicago minima populations
Medicago minima is a pasture legume that grows almost all over the world. In Tunisia, it occupies various climatic environments and is considered the most abundant annual Medicago plant. However, this species is ...
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Quantitative trait loci (QTLs) identification and the transmission of resistance to powdery mildew in apricot
Powdery mildew, caused by Sphaerotheca pannosa var. Persicae, is one of the most important diseases in apricot production areas around the world. The transmission of resistance to powdery mildew and the identific...
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Open AccessLoss of genetic diversity as a signature of apricot domestication and diffusion into the Mediterranean Basin
Domestication generally implies a loss of diversity in crop species relative to their wild ancestors because of genetic drift through bottleneck effects. Compared to native Mediterranean fruit species like oli...
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Phylogenetic relationships of Mediterranean Hedysarea species assessed by AFLP markers
Mediterranean Hedysarea species constitute important phytogenetic resources able to promote forage production and to valorize grasslands currently damaged by severe genetic erosion. The study of genetic divers...
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Impact of Mapped SSR Markers on the Genetic Diversity of Apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) in Tunisia
The impact of mapped microsatellites on the study of genetic diversity of Tunisian apricot accessions was assessed. The genetic variability of 47 traditional apricot cultivars originating from several areas in...
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Open AccessGrafting versus seed propagated apricot populations: two main gene pools in Tunisia evidenced by SSR markers and model-based Bayesian clustering
Apricot was introduced into the Mediterranean Basin from China and Asian mountains through the Middle-East and the Central Europe. Traditionally present in Tunisia, we were interested in accessing the origin o...
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Exploration of intra- and inter-population genetic diversity in Hedysarum coronarium L. by AFLP markers
Amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) markers were used to characterize the genetic diversity within and among natural populations and cultivars of Hedysarum coronarium. Twelve populations within Tunisia ...
