Details
Title
A gene affecting tomato root morphology
Author
Hochmuth, G.J.
Publication Date
1985
Call Number
A:PS
Summary
A strain of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) having a high capacity for P uptake and characterized by prolific root hair formation ("cottony root") was studied genetically. Based on data from several experiments, a monogenic, recessive mode of inheritance was indicated. The gene symbol crt has been proposed for "cottony root". [AS]
Journal Citation
v.20(6):1099-1101, HORTSCIENCE
Contact Information
harvest@worldveg.org
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