Deciphering <i>S</i>-RNase Allele Patterns in Cultivated and Wild Accessions of Italian Pear Germplasm

The genus <i>Pyrus</i> is characterized by an <i>S</i>-RNase-based gametophytic self-incompatibility (GSI) system, a mechanism that promotes outbreeding and prevents self-fertilization. While the <i>S</i>-genotype of the most widely known pear cultivars was alread...

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Main Authors: Stefania Bennici, Mario Di Guardo, Gaetano Distefano, Giuseppina Las Casas, Filippo Ferlito, Paolo De Franceschi, Luca Dondini, Alessandra Gentile, Stefano La Malfa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/11/11/1228