Marker Assisted Selection

MARKER ASSISTED SELECTION

  • Marker assisted selection (MAS) is a combined product of traditional genetics and molecular biology.
  • MAS allows for the selection of genes that control traits of interest. Combined with traditional selection techniques, MAS has become a valuable tool in selecting organisms for traits of interest, such as color, meat quality, or disease resistance.
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