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Reflecting on the History of Three Important Cultivars in Pecan Breeding

Winter is a time of reflection on the past and our dreams for the future. In this pensive season, I’ve been spending time reviewing how different cultivars have been used throughout the history of the USDA Pecan Breeding and Genetics Program. As I look at which cultivars have been used for breeding improved pecans, three...

A view of rows of young pecan trees from above. The orchard floor is mowed neatly around the trees, creating a thin strip of dark green grass within each row.

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Three Genetics Tools to Improve Pecan Breeding

I’m sure many of you have had the experience of asking a scientist a question, only to feel like you’ve been smacked in the head with a dictionary! Scientists like myself often have a hard time separating themselves from the descriptive language we use with other scientists. Unfortunately, this communication failure often has the side...