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Doubled haploidy technology is a powerful tool to accelerate the breeding of new crop varieties. Protocols are not universal, as even species within the same family require a specific process. Here we describe methods for developing doubled haploids for fennel and dill, both Apiaceae species which are used for food, flavorings, and medicine.
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The author acknowledges T. Bethune and M. Mykytyshyn for their contribution to the doubled haploidy protocols.
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Ferrie, A.M.R. (2021). Doubled Haploidy for Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) and Dill (Anethum graveolens L.). In: Segui-Simarro, J.M. (eds) Doubled Haploid Technology. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 2288. Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-1335-1_6
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