Publications by authors named "Richard Tegtmeier"
Unlocking diversity from wild relatives of perennial fruit crops in the pan-genomics era.
Curr Opin Plant Biol
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Recent advancements in genome sequencing and assembly techniques allow for the creation of high-quality reference genomes, which can now include various genetic variations through pan-genome development.
- * By analyzing these pan-genomes, researchers aim to pinpoint the genetic factors behind desirable traits, paving the way for more efficient breeding and the production of innovative cultivars with enhanced qualities.
Article Synopsis
- * The recent release of draft whole-genome sequences opens up new research avenues in pear evolution, domestication, and molecular breeding.
- * This review discusses advancements in pear genetics and breeding, highlights resources for gene identification, and considers future opportunities for "pear-omics" research.
Development of apple (Malus domestica) cultivars resistant to fire blight, a devastating bacterial disease caused by Erwinia amylovora, is a priority for apple breeding programs. Towards this goal, the inactivation of members of the HIPM and DIPM gene families with a role in fire blight susceptibility (S genes) can help achieve sustainable tolerance. We have investigated the genomic diversity of HIPM and DIPM genes in Malus germplasm collections and used a candidate gene-based association mapping approach to identify SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) with significant associations to fire blight susceptibility.
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