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Recombinant DNA technology in apple.
Journal article

Recombinant DNA technology in apple.

  • Gessler C Plant Pathology, Institute of Integrative Biology, ETH Zürich, 8092, Zürich, Switzerland. Cesare.gesler@agrl.ethz.ch
  • Patocchi A
  • 2007-05-25
Published in:
  • Advances in biochemical engineering/biotechnology. - 2007
Ascomycota
DNA, Plant
Erwinia amylovora
Genes, Plant
Herbicide Resistance
Immunity, Innate
Malus
Plant Diseases
Plants, Genetically Modified
Recombination, Genetic
Technology
English This review summarizes the achievements of almost 20 years of recombinant DNA technology applied to apple, grouping the research results into the sections: developing the technology, insect resistance, fungal disease resistance, self-incompatibility, herbicide resistance, fire blight resistance, fruit ripening, allergens, rooting ability, and acceptance and risk assessment. The diseases fire blight, caused by Erwinia amylovora, and scab, caused by Venturia inaequalis, were and still are the prime targets. Shelf life improvement and rooting ability of rootstocks are also relevant research areas. The tools to create genetically modified apples of added value to producers, consumers, and the environment are now available.
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  • English
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