Molecular mapping, nutrition, and value adding of almonds (AL13008)
What was it all about?
Running from late 2013 to the start of the 2016/17 financial year, among its work this largely technical project:
- Looked at molecular techniques to facilitate the industry’s breeding program, developing new genetic marker tests, associated with self-fertility, to assist evaluation of new almond lines
- Collaborated with international laboratories working on almond genetics, gaining access to a wider range of markers
- Tested new scions for improved nutritional value (free fatty acid profiles, polyphenols and vitamin E content)
- Began testing of almond ‘waste’ products as potential pharmaceutical products.
The final report for this project is confidential. Please email communications@horticulture.com.au to request access.
ISBN:
978-0-7341-3895-8
Funding statement:
This project has been funded by Hort Innovation
Copyright:
Copyright © Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited 2017. The Final Research Report (in part or as whole) cannot be reproduced, published, communicated or adapted without the prior written consent of Hort Innovation (except as may be permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)).