Metabolomic selection-based machine learning improves fruit taste prediction [Agricultural Sciences]

At least with regard to horticultural crops, we are currently experiencing a step change in crop breeding targets. Historically, breeders focused on high-yielding, resilient varieties; however, this has led to considerable dissatisfaction with modern varieties of fruits and vegetables (1). The recent increasing willingness of consumers to pay a premium...

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - February 25, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Alisdair R. Fernie, Saleh Alseekh Tags: Agricultural Sciences, Commentaries Commentary Source Type: research