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Genome Study Reveals Clonal Seed Formation 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 relatives of the apple, according to a report by Bioengineer.org. The findings suggest some plants in the apple family can produce seeds that grow into genetic copies of the parent, a phenomenon with implications for plant breeding and our understanding of reproductive biology in crops.
Why now: New research reveals an unusual reproductive mechanism in apple relatives, interesting scientists and plant breeders.
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- Low-Coverage Genome Sequencing Uncovers Hidden Clonal Seed Formation in Apple Relatives · Bioengineer.org
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