Functional genomics and marker development for apple sensory qualities
Author: Yanmin Zhu, James Mattheis, Bruce Barritt
Published: 2008
Summary: The objectives of this project were: 1. Continue to apply the tested ethylene molecular markers for ACS1 and ACO1 in segregation populations in the WSU Apple Breeding Program to select for low ethylene production. 2. Test and apply a reported apple fruit peel red color marker in the existing WSU segregation population for selection of red color development capacity. 3. Identify potential candidate genes regulating apple firmness and crispness. 4. Elucidate relationships between expression of apple AAT (alcohol acyl transferase) genes and cultivar differences in volatile ester production.
