UC Davis Researchers Identify Gene That Could Speed Up Avocado Breeding
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have identified the single gene responsible for the daily opening and closing rhythm of avocado flowers. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the discovery unlocks a genetic marker to sort A- and B-type seedlings, eliminating years of breeding guesswork. Solving a Century-Old Pollination Mystery … Read more