The 2012 ASHS Annual Conference: Fruit Breeding 2

2:45 PM

Functional Haplotypes for Fruit Firmness in Sweet Cherry using Pedigree-based Analysis
Murali Bellamkonda, Washington State University; Cameron P. Peace, Ph.D., Washington State University; Umesh Rosyara, Michigan State University; Marco Bink, Plant Research International; Eric van de Weg, Wageningen University and Research Centre; James R. McFerson, Washington Tree Fruit Res. Comm.; Amy Iezzoni, Michigan State University; Nnadozie Oraguzie, Washington State University

3:00 PM

Identification of QTLs Underlying Pedicel Fruit Retention Force in Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium L.)
Yunyang Zhao, Washington State University; Murali Bellamkonda, Washington State University; Matthew Whiting, Washington State University; Amit Dhingra, Washington State University; Nnadozie Oraguzie, Washington State University

3:15 PM

Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Prunus umbellata Elliot in Florida
Dario J. Chavez, University of Florida; Thomas G. Beckman, USDA–ARS; José X. Chaparro, University of Florida

3:30 PM

Breeding A Grower Friendly Peach Tree
OMAR Carrillo-Mendoza, University of Florida; José X. Chaparro, University of Florida

3:45 PM

Citrus Scion Breeding in Florida Affected by Endemic Huanglongbing Disease
Ed Stover, USDA–ARS, USHRL; Greg McCollum, USDA–ARS, USHRL; R. Driggers, USDA–ARS, USHRL; M. Hoffman, USDA–ARS, USHRL; M. Doud, USDA–ARS, USHRL; Y-P Duan, USDA–ARS, USHRL; Richard Lee, USDA–ARS, NCGRCD

4:00 PM

Mapping QTLs Associated with Resistance to Bacterial Spot (Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni) in Peach
Nannan Yang, Clemson University; Gregory Reighard, Clemson University; David F. Ritchie, North Carolina State University; W.R. Okie, USDA–ARS; Ksenija Gasic, Clemson University

4:15 PM

Mapping QTLs for Red Skin Color in Peach
Terrence J. Frett, Clemson University; Gregory Reighard, Clemson University; W.R. Okie, USDA–ARS; Ksenija Gasic, Clemson University