Characterization of Lithuanian Tomato Varieties and Hybrids Using Phenotypic Traits and Molecular Markers.

The aim of this study was to evaluate phenotypic traits and genetic diversity of the 13 tomato ( L.) varieties and 6 hybrids developed at the Institute of Horticulture Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry (LRCAF IH). For the molecular characterisation, seven previously published microsatellite markers (SSR) were used.

Potential Markers for Selecting Self-Eliminating Apple Genotypes.

The heavy blooming of apple trees results in the inefficient usage of energy and nutritional material, and additional expenditure on fruitlet thinning is required to maintain fruit quality. A possible solution for controlling the fruit load on trees is the development of new cultivars that self-eliminate excess fruitlets, thus controlling yield. The aim of our study was to identify biological differences in apple cultivars in terms of blooming intensity and fruitlet load self-regulation.