Abstract Vaccinium darrowii Camp (2n= 2x= 24) is a native North American blueberry
species and an important source of traits such as low chill requirement in commercial …

Abstract Background Blueberries (Vaccinium sp.) are native to North America and breeding
efforts to improve blueberry fruit quality are focused on improving traits such as increased …

Cranberry and blueberry are closely related and recently domesticated fruit crops in the
genus Vaccinium. Both have a presumed American origin and likely evolved from a common …

Vaccinium darrowii is a subtropical wild blueberry species that has been used to breed
economically important southern highbush cultivars. The adaptive traits of V. darrowii to …

The American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) is an iconic North American fruit crop
of great cultural and economic importance. Cranberry can be considered a fruit crop model …

Background Blueberries are a rich source of antioxidants and other beneficial compounds
that can protect against disease. Identifying genes involved in synthesis of bioactive …

Interspecific hybridization is a common breeding approach for introducing novel traits and
genetic diversity to breeding populations. Southern highbush blueberry (SHB) is a blueberry …

Abstract Background Blueberries (Vaccinium section Cyanococcus) are an economically
important fruit crop in the United States. Understanding genetic structure and relationships in …

Because of their recognized health benefits, there has been increased demand and
consumption of blueberries in recent years. Great strides have been made in blueberry …

Blueberry is a high-value crop with recognized nutritional characteristics that has led to an
increase in consumer demand over the last several years. With its increasing agricultural …