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Genetic and Physical Mapping of the Apple Genome

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The Apple Genome

Part of the book series: Compendium of Plant Genomes ((CPG))

Abstract

In apple genome mapping, two distinctive types of maps have been developed—a genetic map, also known as a linkage map, and a physical map. Linkage maps have been established for many important horticultural traits in apple. This involves identifying molecular markers linked to major genes and quantitative trait loci (QTL). Such genetic maps have been developed for various desirable economic traits for the apple, including those for disease resistance, pest resistance, growth habit, flowering, and budbreak, as well as for various fruit quality traits. In addition, genome-wide physical maps have also been developed for the apple. Such maps not only serve as platforms for large-scale genome sequencing efforts, but are also essential for studying the genetic basis of complex traits, as well as for pursuing genomics research studies. Strategies for establishing genetic and physical maps of the apple genome along with the details of these findings will be presented.

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Han, Y., Korban, S.S. (2021). Genetic and Physical Mapping of the Apple Genome. In: Korban, S.S. (eds) The Apple Genome. Compendium of Plant Genomes. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74682-7_7

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