A Chromosome-Level Genome of ‘Xiaobaixing’ (<i>Prunus armeniaca</i> L.) Provides Clues to Its Domestication and Identification of Key <i>bHLH</i> Genes in Amygdalin Biosynthesis

Apricot is a widely cultivated fruit tree of the drupe family, and its sweet/bitter kernel traits are important indicators of the quality and merchantability of apricots. The sweetness/bitterness traits were mainly determined by amygdalin content. However, the lack of high-quality genomes has limite...

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Main Authors: Ling Guo, Fangjie Xie, Xue Huang, Zhengrong Luo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/15/2756