Articles from the "Jewels in the Genome" series of RosBREED-2, the second iteration of RosBREED that began in December of 2014. The full article archive is available here.
Powdery mildew of sweet cherry, caused by Podosphaera clandestina, is a major disease affecting sweet cherry production in low-humidity regions...
Phytophthora crown rot of strawberry, caused by Phytophthora cactorum, is a major contributor to root and crown rot on strawberries....
Bitter pit in apple is a fruit physiological disorder often expressed during post harvest storage whereby soft discolored “pits” develop...
Aroma is a complex trait that contributes to the quality of rosaceous fruit and floral products. Its perception by humans is largely determined by ...
Peach acidity is a key component of peach fruit flavor. Too much acid makes a fruit taste sour; too little and it tastes bland....
Previous articles from the regular column "Jewels in the Genome" by RosBREED Project Director Dr. Amy Iezzoni...
Knowledge of maturity dates for sweet cherry cultivars will allow growers to capitalize on high prices at the start or end of the fresh market season...
Blackberry canes typically produce fruit in the summer of their second year, though the right alleles make first-year fruiting possible...