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Phenotypic characterization and evaluation of genetic resources of the genus Malus, Pyrus and Prunus from the Caucasus region with respect to horticultural traits. (CoreMOR)
Project
Project code: JKI-ZO-08-4238
Contract period: 01.04.2021
- 31.03.2026
Purpose of research: Inventory & Assessment
The aim of the project is the comprehensive characterization and evaluation of fruit genetic resources collected during three Caucasus expeditions for important horticultural traits. The material consists of seedlings of the wild apple species Malus orientalis, and seedlings of Pyrus caucasica and Prunus ceracifera. Parts of the material have already been genetically characterized using a set of molecular markers. This work is to be completed in the current project. Furthermore, the assessment of morphological and fruit growing relevant traits as well as the evaluation of susceptibility to diseases occurring in the field on leaves and fruits will be carried out during the project. After the evaluation in the field, testing of the material evaluated as robust will be carried out using artificial tests in the laboratory and greenhouse. In addition, since the trees are not sprayed with pesticides, the material will be used to establish a digital phenotyping by UAV to determine apple scab symptoms. Based on the phenotypic and genetic data obtained, a core collection will be derived, especially for Malus orientalis. After finishing the project, the selected genotypes will be transferred to the permanent collections of the fruit gene bank to be available for future work in breeding research and breeding.
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Subjects
- Arboriculture
- Genetic Resources
