Scientists Perform Sequencing of Peach DNA
Scientists Perform Sequencing of Peach DNA

The Clemson University researchers have attained success in the DNA sequencing of the Lovell variety of peach thereby creating a new platform for the researchers for recognizing the most suitable methods for growing the trees and fruits.

The DNA sequence discovered in the research was published on Thursday all over the world.

The research was led by Albert Bert Abbott, who is the Chairman of the Robert and Lois Coker Trustees in Molecular Genetics and a professor in the genetics and biochemistry department.

The researchers explained that the sequencing was completed in collaboration with the Joint Genome Institute. The basic aim for the research was to get the peach tree identified as a crucial basis in studying the growth procedures of any other type of tree.

Abott explained that the peach DNA was chosen for the sequencing after the analysis of a number of Musser orchard trees.

"The choice of this tree was crucial to the overall success of the project, and the extremely high quality of the peach genome sequence assembly is a direct result of this choice", he said.

For getting further details on the sequencing, the users can logon to peachgenome. org.