Prior to the availability of whole-genome sequences, our understanding of the structural and
functional aspects of Prunus tree genomes was limited mostly to molecular genetic map** …

Abstract The Genome Database for Rosaceae (GDR, https://www. rosaceae. org) is an
integrated web-based community database resource providing access to publicly available …

Background The availability of the peach genome sequence has fostered relevant research
in peach and related Prunus species enabling the identification of genes underlying …

We present a draft assembly of the genome of European pear (Pyrus communis)'Bartlett'.
Our assembly was developed employing second generation sequencing technology (Roche …

High-density SNP arrays for genome-wide assessment of allelic variation have made high
resolution genetic characterization of crop germplasm feasible. A medium density array for …

The genomic revolution of the past decade has greatly improved our understanding of the
genetic make-up of living organisms. The sequencing of crop genomes has completely …

Perennial crops are vital contributors to global food production and nutrition. However, the
breeding of new perennial crops is an expensive and time-consuming process due to the …

Background A high-throughput genoty** platform is needed to enable marker-assisted
breeding in the allo-octoploid cultivated strawberry Fragaria× ananassa. Short-read …

Breeding fruit species is time-consuming and expensive. With few exceptions, trees are
likely the worst species to work with in terms of genetics and breeding. Most are …