Researches on fruit tree breeding and biotechnology
In particular, the main researches are related to:
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Identification of markers linked to important phenotypic traits
like resi stance to pathogens and fruit quality traits in apple,
pear, peach and apricot.
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Construction of molecular maps in fruit tree species (apple, pear,
peach and apricot)
- Genetic
analyses for Quantitative Trait Loci identification in fruit
trees
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Development of marker-assisted selection strategies (MAS)
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Identification, cloning and characterisation of scab resistance
genes in apple
- Genetic
transformation for pathogen resistance
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Molecular characterization of fruit quality traits by candidate
gene mapping
- Molecular characterisation of apple allergens (allergen
mapping and expression)
- Apple and Sweet cherry breeding
