Genetic Map Construction

AFLP® fingerprints of segregating populations are generated, and the genetic location and distance between the markers is calculated and visualized.

Its Value
AFLP ® based genetic map construction:

• provides detailed knowledge regarding the genetic location of the trait;
• is an effective tool to increase the quality of backcross conversions;
• can be used to validate phenotypic information;
• is a useful tool for development of markers for QTL-regions and / or removal of linkage drag;
• is a cost effective way for developing linked markers for more than 5 traits;
• is useful for the development of QTL marker assays.

ExamplES
KeyGene has constructed numerous genetic linkage maps. An integrated genetic linkage map of pepper (Capsicum spp.) constructed in collaboration with Cornell University (USA), INRA (France)and The Volcani Centre (Israel) has been accepted for publication in Molecular Breeding:

Total Map Pepper
Anchor Map Pepper

A rapeseed genetic linkage map, a result from a collaboration with the universities of Gent and Nijmegen, has recently been submitted:

Total Map Rapeseed