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marker-assisted selection (MAS)
The use of DNA markers to increase the response to selection in a population. The markers will be closely linked to one or more quantitative trait loci (q.v.).
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Biotechnology
- Category: Genetic engineering
- Organization: FAO
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