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The identification and analysis of meristematic mutations within the apple tree that developed the RubyMac sport mutation.
BMC plant biology - 1 Oct 2024
Sun Hequan, Abeli Patrick, Campoy José Antonio, Rütjes Thea, Krause Kristin, Jiao Wen-Biao, Beaudry Randy, Schneeberger Korbinian
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Understanding the molecular basis of sport mutations in fruit trees has the potential to accelerate generation of improved cultivars. RESULTS: For this, we analyzed the genome of the apple tree that developed the RubyMac phenotype through a sport mutation that led to the characteristic fruit coloring of this variety. Overall, we found 46 somatic mutations that distinguished the mutant and wild-type...
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