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Hidden Clonal Seed Formation Discovered in Apple Relatives

Original: Low-Coverage Genome Sequencing Uncovers Hidden Clonal Seed Formation in Apple Relatives

Researchers using low-coverage genome sequencing have identified hidden clonal seed formation in wild relatives of the apple. The technique revealed that some plants produce seeds that are genetically identical to the parent, a form of asexual reproduction previously undetected in these species. The finding could have implications for breeding and conserving apple varieties.

Why now: New research reveals an unexpected reproductive mechanism in apple relatives with potential agricultural significance.

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