First Genome Sequence of Chinese Plum Provides Important Resource for Fruit Improvement
Date: 4.1.2013
A Chinese research team has completed the first genomic sequence of Prunus mume, known as mei. This work is extremely important for the deeper understanding of Rosaceae evolution and provides an invaluable resource for the improvement of fruit trees.
The latest study was published online December 27 inNature Communication. The availability of P. mume genome will open a new way for better decoding the mysteries of this fascinating tree. In this study, researchers sequenced the genome of P. mume, a wild species from Tibet in China.
P. mume is one of the first trees that bloom in early spring, blooming even below 0?. In this study, researchers investigated the genetic characteristics underlying the mechanisms related to acclimate to cold weather and release itself from dormancy.
The disease resistance related-genes may benefit the future breeding improvement.
