Apple (Malus× domestica) is the third important fruit in terms of production and consumption
worldwide. Apple scab caused by Venturia inaequalis is the most devastating disease of …

The apple production in temperate regions with spring rains, the Scab caused by the fungus
Venturia inaequalis is the most important constraint. To produce spotless apples and avoid …

Background Phytophthora infestans, causing late blight in potato, remains one of the most
devastating pathogens in potato production and late blight resistance is a top priority in …

Cisgenesis represents a step toward a new generation of GM crops. The lack of selectable
genes (eg antibiotic or herbicide resistance) in the final product and the fact that the inserted …

The generation and selection of novel fire blight resistant apple genotypes would greatly
improve the management of this devastating disease, caused by Erwinia amylovora. Such …

Genes conferring resistance to antibiotics have been widely used as markers for the
selection of transformed cells in the development of genetically modified (GM) plants. Their …

The potato, which receives an increased attention as a food crop, has long been in threats
from the oomycete Phytophthora infestans, the causal agent of late blight. This disease still …

Cisgenesis and intragenesis are emerging plant breeding technologies which offer great
promise for future acceptance of genetically engineered crops. The techniques employ …

Appelschurft, veroorzaakt door de ascomyceet Venturia inaequalis (Cooke) G. Wint., is
wereldwijd de belangrijkste ziekte van de gecultiveerde appel (Malus x domestica). Ze …

Plant breeding is a continuous process in which genetic variation and heritability of a trait
are essential. Cisgenesis and intragenesis are biotechnology techniques employed to …