Identical Dormancy Gene Mutations Reveal Unanticipated Relatedness Among Low-Chill Apples
Mujahid Hussein, Jugpreet Singh, Kevin M. Folta
This study identifies shared mutations in the DAM1 gene among three low-chill apple varieties, suggesting they are closely related despite different origins.
bioRxiv · May 18, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology