Fig. 6

Estimated genetic structure of 78 carrot cultivars based on DcS-ILP markers, inferred for K = 3–5 and K = 7. Two-letter abbreviations are used for indication of carrot market types: AM – Amsterdam, AU – Autumn King (Flakkee), BE – Berlikum, PA – Paris Market, IM – Imperator, NA – Nantes, DA – Danvers, GU – Guerande (Oxheart), CH – Chantenay, FO – fodder carrot. Three-letter abbreviations are corresponding to cultivar symbols listed in Additional file 11: Table S10