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Genotyping-by-sequencing markers facilitate the identification of quantitative trait loci controlling resistance to Penicillium expansum in Malus sieversii.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2017
Norelli John L, Wisniewski Michael, Fazio Gennaro, Burchard Erik, Gutierrez Benjamin, Levin Elena, Droby Samir
Abstract excerpt
Blue mold caused by Penicillium expansum is the most important postharvest disease of apple worldwide and results in significant financial losses. There are no defined sources of resistance to blue mold in domesticated apple. However, resistance has been described in wild Malus sieversii accessions, including plant introduction (PI)613981. The objective of the present study was to identify the genetic loci...
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