Genetic improvement of apple: breeding, markers, mapping and biotechnology

This chapter covers the traditional breeding of apples, natural and induced variation in the crop and the apple breeding programmes in 31 countries from around the world. Notes are presented on the breeding of apples for disease resistance, improved quality and nutrient contents, and reduced flesh b...

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Published in:	Apples pp. 31 - 59
Main Authors:	Brown, S. K, Maloney, K. E
Format:	Book Chapter
Language:	English Japanese
Published:	Wallingford, UK CABI Publishing 2003 CABI
Subjects:	angiosperms apples biotechnology chemical composition crop quality disease resistance eudicots eukaryotes fruits genetic mapping genetic markers genetic variability genetic variation genotypic variability genotypic variation Horticulture Malus nutrient content pathogens phytopathogens plant breeding plant diseases plant pathogens plants resistance to disease Rosaceae Rosales selection Spermatophyta
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Summary:	This chapter covers the traditional breeding of apples, natural and induced variation in the crop and the apple breeding programmes in 31 countries from around the world. Notes are presented on the breeding of apples for disease resistance, improved quality and nutrient contents, and reduced flesh browning and allergenicity. The use of genetic markers for the selection of crops with improved traits, as well as the use of biotechnology in the improvement of the crop are discussed.
ISBN:	0851995926 9780851995922
DOI:	10.1079/9780851995922.0031