Browsing Department of Biotechnology by Author "Rees, G."
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Functional genomic characterization of fruit quality traits in apple (Malus x domestica Borkh)
Marondedze, Claudius (University of the Western Cape, 2009)The domesticated apple (Malus x domestica Borkh), belonging to the Malusgenus of the Rosaceae family, is one of the edible pomaceous fruits. Since it is one of the important commercial fruit crops worldwide, the quality ... -
Genetic analysis of resistance to apple scab (Venturia inaequalis) in apple (Malus x domestica Borkh)
Maharaj, Ramsey (University of the Western Cape, 2007)Amongst the many problems facing the apple industry, apple scab is one of the most challenging experienced by producers. This disease is caused by Venturia inaequalis, which causes lesions to develop on both the fruit and ... -
Genetic mapping of fruit quality traits in apple (malus x domestica borkh.)
Soeker, Mogamat Khashief (University of the Western Cape, 2011)Apple fruit quality is of utmost importance to apple farmers and breeders in the selection and commercialization of new cultivars. Fruit size, colour, texture, firmness and taste are all traits that affect the quality of ...