Enhancing reference genomes for cross-cultivar functional genomics
Author: Loren Honaas, Joshua Der
Published: 2020
Summary: The genomes among apple and pear cultivars differ, and these differences likely impact gene activity measurements. We explored methods to account for these differences, finding that cost effective genomes are a viable strategy. The new cultivar-specific reference genomes are a valuable part of efforts to characterize fruit quality traits using function genomics.
