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Genetics and Genomics of Rosaceae (Paperback, 2009 ed.)
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Genetics and Genomics of Rosaceae (Paperback, 2009 ed.)
Series: Plant Genetics and Genomics: Crops and Models, 6
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The Rosaceae Family is represented by approximately 3,000 species
of diverse plants, primarily con?ned to temperate climates. The
family has a rich variety of architectural forms and contains
herbaceous, tree and shrub species. Many family members are readily
recognizable because of their edible seasonal fruits that are
prized for their unique ?avors, colors and nutritious properties
(e.g. apple, str- berry, raspberry, pear, cherry, plum, apricot,
pear), as well as familiar ornamentals (e.g. roses) and nuts (e.g.
almonds). Today's rosaceous cultivars have been derived from
centuries of careful sel- tion and breeding, using a palette of
some of evolution's most curious creations. The careful sculpting
that has transformed the germplasm was not trivial, as several of
the most coveted fruit species maintain complicated genomes-in some
cases among the most complex of cultivated plants (e.g.
strawberry). Other species in the family are represented by large
perennial tree crops that exhibit substantial juven- ity phases,
posing a barrier to standard breeding and genetic analyses. Yet,
today's
superiorcultivarsfeaturerobustgrowth,substantialyieldsandresistancetocommon
biotic and abiotic stresses; traits fostered by human intervention.
When the hurdles to ef?cient cultivation, breeding and selection
are considered, the quality and qu- tity of rosaceous plant
products derived from traditional breeding techniques is little
short of amazing.
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