Integrating a physical and functional genetic map of Prunus dulcis

全基因组物理图谱是目前几乎所有动植物物种基因组学研究的核心。该提案旨在支持将桃李（蔷薇科）作为一种多年生模式物种的发展，以与其他植物模式系统进行基因发现和验证。蔷薇科代表了与多年生、适应、可持续农业、健康和营养以及生物工业相关的丰富基因储存库。最终，跨家族的比较基因组学将通过解剖决定适应性反应的性状来推进分子生态遗传学。获得用户友好的分子标记也将使育种计划更加精确。

Genome wide physical mapping is the centrepiece of current genomics research in virtually all plant and animal species. The proposal seeks to champion the development of Prunus dulcis (Rosaceae) as a model perennial species towards parity with other plant model systems for gene discovery and validation. The Rosaceae represents a rich repository of genes of relevance to perenniality, adaptation, sustainable agriculture, health and nutrition and the bioindustries. Ultimately, comparative genomics across the family will advance molecular eco-genetics via dissection of traits determining adaptive response. Access to user-friendly molecular markers will also bring greater precision to breeding programmes.