Terms used on the Crop Genebank Knowledge Base.
Term | Definition |
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Linked markers |
The presence of genes (or molecular probes) close to each other on chromosomes so that they are never completely independently assorted the degree of linkage is greater the closer the genes or markers are on the same chromosome. |
Sources for this glossary:
IPGRI Tech. Bulletin 10: Molecular markers for genebank management and
Seed handling in genebanks training course
Glossary open source software by M. Brampton
Glossary open source software by M. Brampton