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1. Biotechnology tools for use <strong>in</strong> strengthen<strong>in</strong>g <strong>rice</strong><br />

breed<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

<strong>in</strong>heritance of genes for important traits, <strong>in</strong> particular quantitative traits and those that<br />

are difficult to score. Molecular maps and markers of the genomes of pests and pathogens<br />

can be used to characterize and monitor the structure and dynamics of their<br />

populations, enabl<strong>in</strong>g more effective selection and deployment of resistant plants.<br />

The use of both DNA-based genetic maps and markers and genetic eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />

should contribute to the production of new varieties hav<strong>in</strong>g characteristics which can<br />

be utilized <strong>in</strong> improved weed management.<br />

<strong>Rice</strong> genome maps and markers<br />

<strong>Rice</strong> is particularly well-suited to DNA-based genetic mapp<strong>in</strong>g. It is a true diploid,<br />

with one copy of most genes per haploid genome. It has a relatively high percentage<br />

(ca. 75%) of s<strong>in</strong>gle copy DNA and a DNA content per cell smaller than that of any<br />

other gra<strong>in</strong> species (Arumanagathan and Earle 1991). Two <strong>in</strong>dependently developed<br />

molecular genetic maps of <strong>rice</strong> are available. The one developed at Cornell University<br />

has more than 700 markers; they have been widely distributed throughout the world<br />

(Causse et a1 1994). The one developed by the <strong>Rice</strong> Genome Research Program <strong>in</strong><br />

Tsukuba, Japan, has more than 1,500 markers; on request, they are available for research<br />

(Shomura et al 1994). The two maps have been correlated us<strong>in</strong>g reciprocal<br />

clone exchange. Together, they provide one of the best available resources for gene<br />

tagg<strong>in</strong>g and map-based gene clon<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

210 Toenniessen

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