1. Update on stomatal density research in strawberry

We established a method for automated quantification of strawberry stomatal density. Currently, we are using the tool to collect stomatal data from a wider range of genetic materials. Read more......

2. Precision gene-editing tools for strawberry

We have designed specific CRISPR/Cas9 constructs targeting specific strawberry genomic regions containing three genes (factors) that contribute to strawberry susceptibility to powdery mildew.

3. Progress on evaluating host resistance against large raspberry aphids

We aim to evaluate host resistance to LRA in raspberry, and identify associated molecular markers, with a view to pyramiding multiple resistance genes within individual varieties to provide durable resistance. Read more.....