Boyce Thompson Institute: Study Finds Genetic Mechanisms Behind High-Yield Apple Trees
November 26, 2024
November 26, 2024
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 26 (TNSres) -- Boyce Thompson Institute issued the following news:
By Aaron Callahan
Apples rank among the world's most valuable fruit crops, with production spanning more than 100 countries. Some apple trees naturally develop into what farmers call "spur-type" varieties--compact trees that are more productive and easier to maintain. But the genetic mechanisms underlying this coveted trait have remained elusive--until now.
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By Aaron Callahan
Apples rank among the world's most valuable fruit crops, with production spanning more than 100 countries. Some apple trees naturally develop into what farmers call "spur-type" varieties--compact trees that are more productive and easier to maintain. But the genetic mechanisms underlying this coveted trait have remained elusive--until now.
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