Adapting available genomics tools to enhance PNW sweet cherry breeding

Author: Cameron Peace, Jim Olmstead, Amy Iezzoni

Published: 2008

Summary: The main goal is to assess opportunities for genetic marker assistance in the Pacific Northwest sweet cherry breeding program (PNWSCBP) and develop the technical infrastructure for ready translation of genomics information and tools into practical breeding benefit.

Keywords:

• Cherry
• Horticulture
• Cherry breeding program
• Genetic screening protocols
• Cherry germplasm