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Dark side of the honeymoon: reconstructing the Asian × European rose breeding history through the lens of genomics.
Genetics - 8 Oct 2025
Leroy Thibault, Albert Elise, Thouroude Tatiana, Baudino Sylvie, Caissard Jean-Claude, Chastellier Annie, Chameau Jérôme, Jeauffre Julien, Loubert Thérèse, Nindya Paramita Saretta, Pernet Alix, Soufflet-Freslon Vanessa, Oghina-Pavie Cristiana, Foucher Fabrice, Hibrand-Saint Oyant Laurence, Clotault Jérémy
Abstract excerpt
Roses hold significant symbolic value in Western cultural heritage, often serving as a symbol of love and romance. Despite their ancient cultivation, the appreciation for the phenotypic diversity of roses emerged relatively recently, notably during the 19th century. This period is characterized by a remarkable expansion in the number of varieties, from around 100 to over 8,000, representing a golden age for...
Topics
- Plant Breeding
- Europe
- Rosa
- Genome, Plant
- Genetic Variation
- Genomics
- Asia
- Phenotype
- Genome-Wide Association Study