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Development of EST-SSR Markers and their Use in Assessing Genetic Diversity in Chinese Fir Infusion Populations

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|Jan 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sg-2025-0015 | Journal eISSN: 2509-8934 | Journal ISSN: 0037-5349
Language: English
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Published on: Jan 26, 2026
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