oligogene


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oligogene

(ˌɒlɪɡəʊˈdʒiːn)
n
(Genetics) a gene which majorly affects the expression of a qualitative characteristic or trait
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ol•i•go•gene

(ˈɒl ɪ goʊˌdʒin, əˈlɪg ə-)

n.
a gene that produces or significantly affects the expression of a qualitative heritable characteristic, acting either alone or with a few other genes.
[1985–90]
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The genes for these traits (okra leaf, trichomes and gossypol) have higher effect in terms of magnitude and are reported to be governed by oligogenes (Niles, 1980; Endrizzi et al., 1984).In view of the importance of these insect resistant traits there is a need for breeding varieties by incorporating the genes for these naturally conferring insect resistances in elite cotton varieties.
INHERITANCE OF OKRA LEAF TYPE, GOSSYPOL GLANDS AND TRICHOMES IN COTTON
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