Marker-assisted breeding strategies for large fruit and self-fertility

Author: Cameron Peace, Nnadozie Oraguzie, Amy Iezzoni, Matthew Whiting

Published: 2011

Summary: The primary goal of this project was to finally apply DNA markers for improved efficiency of Pacific Northwest sweet cherry breeding (PNWSCBP), putting to use many years and dollars invested in developing the tools and infrastructure.

Keywords:

• Cherry
• Horticulture
• Sweet cherry breeding
• DNA markers
• Cultivar genetic potential