Fig 6. An advanced inter-specific, high-resolution and integrated genetic map (ICC4958 x PI489777) of chickpea constructed by assigning 634 novel genomic and transcript-derived microsatellite markers on eight LGs of a previously reported similar 1063 marker-based genetic map (Gaur et al. [26]).

The genetic distance (cM) and identity of the marker loci integrated are indicated on the left and right side of eight LGs, respectively. The earlier reported markers are considered as anchor markers to define eight LGs. The LGs are specified with Arabic numerals on the upper-side corresponding with the genetic map as reported by Gaur et al. [26]. The newly integrated genomic and transcript-derived microsatellite markers in this study are highlighted with red colour. Markers designated as CaGMS represent Cicer arietinum genomic microsatellite markers, whereas CaTMS represent genic C. arietinum transcript-derived microsatellite markers.