Andrew F. Maule

Genetic mapping of fruit texture in American cranberry reveals multi-trait QTL and a complex genetic architecture.

Fruit texture is a key quality trait in cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.), with a direct impact on processing efficiency and overall profitability for the industry. To elucidate the genetic basis of cranberry texture, we conducted the first QTL mapping study in this crop implementing a fruit compression method wit...