Pomological and Molecular Characterization of Apple Cultivars in the German Fruit Genebank.

ABSTRACT: Traditional varieties are a valuable tool in modern apple breeding. However, the use of synonyms and missing source documentation hinder an effective identification and conservation of relevant cultivars. During several projects, the authenticity and diversity of the apple cultivar collection of the German Fruit Genebank (GFG) was evaluated extensively. The trueness-to-type of 7890 apple trees was assessed on a pomological and molecular level. Pomological evaluations were performed by at least two experienced experts to identify the original cultivar names. On the molecular level, a set of 17 SSR markers was used to determine a unique genetic profile for each apple cultivar. The pomological and molecular characterization was expressed in terms of a comprehensive trueness-to-type criterion

SUBMITTER: Broschewitz L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11478905 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature