Influence of polyploidization on biotic and abiotic stress tolerance in apple (Malus x domestica) KU Leuven
Worldwide, biotic and abiotic stress factors have a profound negative impact on crop production. In this respect it is imperative to develop insights into the mechanisms of natural plant resistance, as this knowledge can be used to tailor cultivation techniques or develop new, durable stress resistant cultivars.
Polyploids are naturally ubiquitous throughout the plant kingdom. Their abundance indicates that polyploidy confers an ...