Consulting to the WTFRC for Apple Genetics, Genomics and Breeding
Author: Fredrick A. Bliss
Published: 2015
Summary: Project objectives were: 1. Provide analysis and critique of technical aspects of proposals and reports for competitive funding of research and development related to apple improvement. 2. Provide a liaison between the RosBREED2 Advisory Panel and the WTFRC. 3. Participate in the annual Apple Research Review (ARR) and the affiliated GGB meeting prior to the ARR. 4. Facilitate integration of genetics and genomics with breeding and testing to accelerate optimum release and adoption of new apple cultivars and to make better use of existing cultivars for Washington State.