Genetic characterization of worldwide Prunus domestica (plum) germplasm using sequence-based genotyping.

ABSTRACT: Prunus domestica commonly known as European plum is a hexaploid fruit tree species cultivated around the world. Locally it is used for fresh consumption, in jams or jellies, and the production of spirits while commercially the fruit is primarily sold dried (prunes). Despite its agricultural importance and long history of cultivation, many questions remain about the origin of this species, the relationships among its many pomological types, and its underlying genetics. Here, we used a sequence-based genotyping approach to characterize worldwide plum germplasm including the potential progenitor Eurasian plum species. Analysis of 405 DNA samples established a set of four clades consistent with the pomological groups Greengages, Mirabelles, European plums, and d'Agen (French) prune plum

SUBMITTER: Zhebentyayeva T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6312543 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature