Association mapping was used to investigate the genetic basis of variation within Brassica
rapa, which is an important vegetable and oil crop. We analyzed the variation of phytate and
phosphate levels in seeds and leaves and additional developmental and morphological
traits in a set of diverse B. rapa accessions and tested association of these traits with AFLP
markers. The analysis of population structure revealed four subgroups in the population.
Trait values differed between these subgroups, thus defining associations between …

Association mapping was used to investigate the genetic basis of variation within Brassica
rapa [B. campestris], which is an important vegetable and oil crop. We analyzed the variation
of phytate and phosphate levels in seeds and leaves and additional developmental and
morphological traits in a set of diverse B. rapa accessions and tested association of these
traits with AFLP markers. The analysis of population structure revealed four subgroups in the
population. Trait values differed between these subgroups, thus defining associations …