Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Berries

Recent interest in the health-related, culinary, and biological properties of berries is stimulating new initiatives in berry breeding and production. Breakthroughs in molecular technologies allow genomics-enabled approaches to augment research efforts. This volume documents the basic botany and culture of four major berry crops and follows the scientific milestones that have ushered these systems into the modern genomics era. Leading researchers in each crop system detail the recent findings in genetics, genomics, and breeding that seek to improve sustainable cultivation, fruit quality, and availability.

Kevin M. Folta, Horticultural Sciences Department, Institute for Food and Agriculture Sciences (IFAS), University of Florida. Chittaranjan Kole, Department of Genetics and Biochemistry, Clemson University, USA.