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Some examples of marker-assisted selection (MAS) for drought tolerance in crop plants
| Crop | Trait improved | No. of genes/QTL transferred | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | Yield and grain quality under drought | Multiple QTL | Steele et al. (2006, 2007) |
| Cotton | Drought tolerance-related traits | 7 QTLs | Levi et al. (2009) |
| Common bean | Drought tolerance-related traits | Multiple QTL (9 RAPD markers) | Schneider et al. (1997b) |
