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Genomics-Based Opportunities in Apricot

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Genetics and Genomics of Rosaceae

Part of the book series: Plant Genetics and Genomics: Crops and Models ((PGG,volume 6))

Apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) is in many ways similar to peach. The two crops share common physical traits, such as highly familiar fruit forms, that point to their common center of origin and remarkably collinear genomes. At first glance, it may seem somewhat redundant to include a chapter on apricot adjacent to a substantial discussion of peach. However, while similar to peach, apricot features many important distinctions. Apricot has a discrete cultural history, its dissemination throughout Asia and Europe is unique, and the challenges faced by apricot breeders and growers discriminate it from other stonefruits. Unlike peach most apricot cultivars are not self compatible. Apricot varieties are much more diverse and they are more abundant in arid regions such as the Middle East. These facets justify an independent treatment of apricot in any discussion of rosaceous crop genomics.

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Folta, K.M., Gardiner, S.E. (2009). Genomics-Based Opportunities in Apricot. In: Folta, K.M., Gardiner, S.E. (eds) Genetics and Genomics of Rosaceae. Plant Genetics and Genomics: Crops and Models, vol 6. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-77491-6_15

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