Application of Molecular Markers Derived from \u3cem\u3eMedicago Truncatula\u3c/em\u3e in White Clover (\u3cem\u3eTrifolium Repens\u3c/em\u3e L.)

White clover is the major forage legume of temperate areas. Genome maps have been produced recently (Jones et al., 2003; Barrett et al., 2004) and the location of QTL for important agricultural traits reported (Abberton et al., 2004). White clover is closely related to the model legume Medicago truncatula and there is likely to be considerable benefit in applying genomic resources from model to crop. However, the extent of synteny between the species must be established. Here we present preliminary results detailing progress towards this goal