Regeneration and Genetic Transformation of Apple (Malus SPP.)

  • S. M. W. Bulley
  • D. J. James
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Abstract

In terms of world production, apple ranks in the top three of major deciduous, citrus and tropical fruits, grapes and berries. In 2001, just over 61 million metric tonnes of apple fruit was produced, accounting for 14% of total world fruit production. Oranges and bananas, the other top three members, account for 14 and 15% of world fruit production, respectively (1). Over the past decade production has grown while demand has remained static, so producer returns have been diminishing in real terms for a number of years.

Keywords

Leaf Disk Genetic Transformation Betaine Glycine Apple Cultivar Apple Rootstock 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • S. M. W. Bulley
    • 1
  • D. J. James
    • 2
  1. 1.HortResearchMt Albert Research CentreAucklandNew Zealand
  2. 2.Horticulture Research InternationalKentUK

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