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Omics-assisted genetic dissection and coordinated improvement of apple flesh color, flavor, and fruit size.
Molecular plant - 3 Aug 2026
Wang Nan, Liu Wenjun, Han Xuelian, Li Zhiqiang, Jing Xin, Zhang Zongying, Fang Hongcheng, Zhang Shuhui, Xu Haifeng, Zou Qi, Yu Lei, Xu Tongyao, Wang Tong, Chen Ran, Zhao Jiahao, Meng Lingyu, Chen Zijing, Wu Shujing, Hu Dagang, Mao Zhiquan, Jiao Chengzhi, Xu Wei, Fei Zhangjun, Zhang Yuanming, Luo Jie, Chen Xuesen
Abstract excerpt
Breeding red-fleshed apples with enhanced health benefits is a primary objective of modern apple improvement, yet high acidity and small fruit size limit their commercial potential. Resolving trade-offs among flesh color, flavor, and appearance and dissecting their underlying genetic relationships remain major challenges. In this study, using the red-fleshed 'CSR6R6' (Malus sieversii) and the cultivated 'Royal...
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