The Genetic Map of Artemisia annua L. Identifies Loci Affecting Yield of the Antimalarial Drug Artemisinin

Author:

Graham Ian A.1,Besser Katrin1,Blumer Susan1,Branigan Caroline A.1,Czechowski Tomasz1,Elias Luisa1,Guterman Inna1,Harvey David1,Isaac Peter G.2,Khan Awais M.1,Larson Tony R.1,Li Yi1,Pawson Tanya1,Penfield Teresa1,Rae Anne M.1,Rathbone Deborah A.1,Reid Sonja1,Ross Joe1,Smallwood Margaret F.1,Segura Vincent1,Townsend Theresa1,Vyas Darshna1,Winzer Thilo1,Bowles Dianna1

Affiliation:

1. Centre for Novel Agricultural Products, Department of Biology, University of York, York YO10 5YW, UK.

2. IDna Genetics Ltd., Norwich Research Park, Norwich NR4 7UH, UK.

Abstract

The Art of Artemisia As the malaria parasite, which is transmitted through mosquito vectors, develops resistance, previously useful control mechanisms are beginning to fail. Combination therapies based on the plant product artemisinin are a promising alternative. Graham et al. (p. 328 ; see the Perspective by Milhous and Weina ) have now developed a genetic map of the plant Artemisia annua from which artemisinin is derived. The results lay the foundation for improving agricultural productivity of this natural product, which is becoming increasingly important in the fight against malaria.

Publisher

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Subject

Multidisciplinary

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