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Mapping Genetic Hotspots in Tomato Hybrids
Jim Crocker
2nd July, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study by Wageningen University and Research focuses on enhancing tomato plant resilience by examining meiotic recombination patterns
- Researchers identified specific genome regions with low recombination rates, called "coldspots," which hinder the introduction of beneficial traits
- Understanding these recombination patterns helps breeders create new tomato varieties with better resistance and productivity, aiding global food security
AgricultureGeneticsPlant Science
References
Main Study
1) A catalogue of recombination coldspots in interspecific tomato hybrids.
Published 1st July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1011336
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