Genetic Variation in Vegetative Propagation - Dr. Danelle Seymour

About this episode

Dr. Danelle Seymour discusses genetic anomalies in the vegetative propagation of tree crops, focusing on citrus and the implications for breeding and disease resistance.

In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, Dr. Danelle Seymour discusses the genetic anomoliies observed in the vegetative propagation of tree crops, particularly citrus. The conversation delves into the importance of preserving genetic material through grafting, the challenges of genetic variation in vegetatively propagated plants, and the role of mutations in these processes. Dr. Seymour shares insights from her research on the historic Washington Naval orange tree and the implications of somatic mutations for breeding and disease resistance in citrus.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Danelle Seymour

Topics covered

• genetic variation
• vegetative propagation
• citrus
• grafting
• mutations
• breeding
• disease resistance

Keywords

• genetic anomalies
• tree crops
• Washington Naval orange tree
• somatic mutations

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