Kiwifruit's DNA sequence has many genetic similarities between its 39,040 genes and other plant species, including potatoes and tomatoes, say scientists. The study also has unveiled two major evolutionary events that occurred millions of years ago in the kiwifruit genome. Zhangjun Fei, a scientist from the Boyce Thompson Institute at Cornell University, said that the kiwifruit is an economically and nutritionally important fruit crop. He ...Saturday, 26 October 2013
Kiwifruit's DNA Reveals Similarity to Potatoes and Tomatoes, Says Study
Kiwifruit's DNA sequence has many genetic similarities between its 39,040 genes and other plant species, including potatoes and tomatoes, say scientists. The study also has unveiled two major evolutionary events that occurred millions of years ago in the kiwifruit genome. Zhangjun Fei, a scientist from the Boyce Thompson Institute at Cornell University, said that the kiwifruit is an economically and nutritionally important fruit crop. He ...
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