Scientists decipher the sequence of pear genes

More than 60 experts from the mixed research team from China and the US have completed the world's first gene sequencing process for pears.

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In a press release on June 6, the Beijing Gene Institute said the research achievements laid the foundation for the development of higher-yielding, better-quality pears with lower costs and provides data for comparing genes between other fruits in the rosaceae family and studying their evolution.

Zhang Shaoling, head of the research group and professor at Nanjing Agricultural University in China, said that pear sequence sequencing will help to study resistance to insects and conditions. harsh environment as well as the usual development model of pear trees.

The pear sequence decoding program was launched in April 2010.

China is the world's largest producer of pears, accounting for over 60% of global pear production. Pears are also the third most commonly grown fruit in this country after apples and oranges.