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Low-Coverage Genome Sequencing Reveals Clonal Seeds in Apple Relatives
Original: Low-Coverage Genome Sequencing Uncovers Hidden Clonal Seed Formation in Apple Relatives
Researchers using low-coverage genome sequencing have found that some wild relatives of the apple can produce seeds that grow into genetic clones of the mother plant, a hidden form of reproduction known as apomixis. The finding sheds light on how these species reproduce without fertilization and could inform future breeding and conservation of apple varieties.
Why now: New research reveals an unexpected clonal reproductive mechanism in apple relatives, which is notable for genetics and crop breeding.
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- Low-Coverage Genome Sequencing Uncovers Hidden Clonal Seed Formation in Apple Relatives · Bioengineer.org
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