B chromosomes are associated with redistribution of genetic recombination towards lower-recombination chromosomal regions in perennial ryegrass

Supernumerary ‘B’ chromosomes are non-essential components of the genome present in a range of plant and animal species – including many grasses. Within diploid and polyploid ryegrass and fescue species, including the forage grass perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.), the presence of B chromosomes...

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Main Authors: Harper, John, Phillips, Dylan, Thomas, Ann, Gasior, Dagmara, Evans, Caron, Powell, Wayne, King, Julie, King, Ian, Jenkins, Glyn, Armstead, Ian
Format: Article
Language:English
English
Published: Oxford University Press 2018
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/50056/