Scientists Identify Genetic Region Responsible for Prickle-Free Blackberry Canes

Scientists Identify Genetic Region Responsible for Prickle-Free Blackberry Canes

Prickle-free blackberry (Rubus subgenus Rubus) canes are strongly preferred by growers due to food and worker safety concerns and damage to fruit from mechanical injury by prickles.

Johns et al. identified a single locus controlling prickle-free canes. Image credit: Gerardo Antonio Romero.

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