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Marker-Assisted Selection (MAS)
MAS is the combined application of traditional plant breeding
with genetics and molecular biology. Through MAS, the data
from early generation DNA testing and pertinent phenotypic
information expedite the selection of individuals with
desirable propagation traits, such as disease resistance,
to quickly become parents for subsequent generations.
The combination of the DNA results with performance and
phenotype information to maximize the effectiveness of selection
for traits of interest is vital for accurate product development,
and reducing the time-to-market for new varieties.
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Ag-Biotech applies specific trait-linked molecular markers
for selecting specific agronomically important traits gene(s)
through DNA analysis for most crop species. We utilize and
locate molecular markers closely linked to, or even located
within, one or more quantitative trait loci (QTL) to increase
the selection response directly. Used in conjunction with
molecular breeding, MAS employs trait-linked molecular markers
to assist and hasten conventional plant breeding and selection
programs, avoiding genotype-environment interactions. Thus, MAS
enables the quick transfer of desirable genes among varieties
and introgression of novel genes from wild species into crop
plants.
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