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Value of various taxa in breeding tetraploid blueberries in Florida
Author(s): P. M. Lyrene
Year: 1997
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Euphytica
Volume: 94
Issue: 1
Pages: 15-22
Article Topic(s): Genetics,Human Use
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Vaccinium arboreum (Farkleberry), Vaccinium myrsinites (Shiny blueberry),
Abstract
Discusses the value of Vaccinium species native to Florida for breeding commercial blueberries. Florida species that have been the most useful for breeding are V. corymbosum and V. darrowi. Species that have been less useful are V. elliottii, V. myrsinites, and V. arboreum.Suggested Citation
P. M. Lyrene. "Value of various taxa in breeding tetraploid blueberries in Florida." Euphytica 94.1 (1997): 15-22.Go back