Uncovering the genetic basis of hermaphroditism in grapes, the trait that allowed domestication
Friday, June 19, 2020 - 16:40
in Biology & Nature
Plant experts at UC Davis have defined the genetic basis of sex determination in grapevines, one of the oldest and most valuable crops worldwide. In new research biologists propose a novel model of sex evolution before and during grapevine domestication nearly 8,000 years ago. Their work could have broad application in breeding grapes and other plant species.