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Development and characterization of interspecific hybrids for cherry breeding
Project
Project code: JKI-ZGO-08-4158
Contract period: 01.01.2013
- 31.12.2015
Purpose of research: Applied research
The aim of the project is to develop interesting characteristics of wild Prunus species for cher-ry breeding. During the breeding process was observed a loss of genetic diversity in cherries. In addition, new properties get importance as a result of the climate change. Interspecific crosses of diploid and tetraploid Prunus species with sweet and sour cherry varieties should be used and realized respectively to extend the genetic variability in cherry. The focus is di-rected on the scoring and evaluation of resistance to biotic and abiotic factors, and fruit char-acteristics. Selected hybrids should be incorporated as a new breeding material in the breeding process. This project contributes to the plant breeding strategy which is aimed at the reduction of plant protection in fruit growing in terms of preventive consumer protection.
Section overview
Subjects
- Plant Breeding
- Arboriculture
- Genetic Resources
- Climate Change
Framework programme
Funding programme
Excutive institution
Institute for Breeding Research on Horticultural Crops (JKI-ZG)
