Re: 2026 DNA scheme for apples, pears, and cherries

[Andrew Lea]

For those in the UK, this could be of interest.

Andrew

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Wittenham Hill Cider Page

www.cider.org.uk

On 26 Feb 2026, at 07:17, Peter Laws <Peter...@msn.com> wrote:

Good morning,

Now in its 10th year of operation, we are delighted to be offering a DNA scheme for 2026 for apples, pears, and cherries.  Analysis will be provided by the world-renowned research organisation Niab at East Malling.  The price is £46.50 including VAT per sample.  The National Fruit Collection (NFC) will provide scientific overview.

If you wish to participate, please go to the Help page on fruitID.com where you can find full details including the Announcement and Timetable, a Request Form to ask for sample bags, detailed collection guidance, results from previous years, and an Introduction to DNA Fingerprinting.  Sample bags may be requested from NOW until the deadline of 23rd June.

Please feel free to forward this message to anyone you think may be interested.  If you have any questions, I will try to help.

Kind regards

Peter Laws
Volunteer DNA Scheme Administrator
fruitID.com Webmaster