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Title: Genomics Opportunities, New Crops and New Products

Author
item Bassil, Nahla
item Lewers, Kimberly

Submitted to: Genetics and Genomics of Rosaceae
Publication Type: Book / Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: 8/8/2008
Publication Date: 5/4/2009
Citation: Bassil, N.V., Lewers, K.S. 2009. Genomics Opportunities, New Crops and New Products. In: Kevin M. Folta, Susan E. Gardiner. Genetics and Genomics of Rosaceae. New York,NY:Springer-Verlag, LLC. Chapter 3 p.55-70.

Interpretive Summary: This chapter describes use of molecular markers and transgenics in development of new cultivars in a survey obtained from public and private sector breeders. It also reviews traits in Rosaceae crops for which molecular markers are currently available for use in developing new crops. The surprising results are of interest to researchers, administrators, germplasm managers and public servants managing breeding programs and germplasm collections.

Technical Abstract: This chapter describes use of molecular markers and transgenics in development of new cultivars in a survey obtained from public and private sector breeders. It also reviews traits in Rosaceae crops for which markers are currently available for use in developing new crops. The surprising results are of interest to researchers, administrators, germplasm managers and public servants managing breeding programs and germplasm collections.