Archive: Jewels in the Genome
Previous articles from the regular column "Jewels in the Genome" by Project Director Dr. Amy Iezzoni.
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Published Thursday, August 16, 2018 - 10:19am
Powdery mildew of sweet cherry, caused by Podosphaera clandestina, is a major disease affecting sweet cherry production in low-humidity regions...
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Published Sunday, January 8, 2017 - 12:22pm
Phytophthora crown rot of strawberry, caused by Phytophthora cactorum, is a major contributor to root and crown rot on strawberries....
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Published Thursday, August 4, 2016 - 4:56pm
Bitter pit in apple is a fruit physiological disorder often expressed during post harvest storage whereby soft discolored “pits” develop...
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Published Wednesday, April 6, 2016 - 11:36am
Aroma is a complex trait that contributes to the quality of rosaceous fruit and floral products. Its perception by humans is largely determined by ...
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Published Thursday, February 18, 2016 - 3:07pm
Peach acidity is a key component of peach fruit flavor. Too much acid makes a fruit taste sour; too little and it tastes bland....
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