Mapping M. sieversii: A Valuable Genetic Resource for Apple Breeding

Author: Michael Wisniewski, Donna Lalli, Jay Norelli, Gennaro Fazio

Published: 2009

Summary: The objectives of the present proposal addressed the following high priority research area defined by the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission: Continued I.D. of genes and improvement of gene marker tools for continued increase in the efficiency of apple breeding program as well as improved disease and pathogen resistance.

Keywords:

• Apple
• Horticulture
• Apple breeding
• Genetic resource
• M. sieversii