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Integrated efforts to advance watermelon germplasm enhancement
Article number
1411_8
Pages
79 – 86
Language
English
Abstract
Watermelon is one of the most widely cultivated horticultural crops in the world.
In the selection and breeding of modern watermelon cultivars, breeders prefer to use C. lanatus and pay less attention to other germplasm resources.
With the long-term evolution and domestication of watermelon, the genetic range of cultivated watermelon has become narrow.
More genetic variation is needed to enable the development of innovative products for sustainable production of watermelon.
Herein, we provide a succinct overview of the key undertakings that underscore our commitment to the advancement of watermelon genetics and breeding practices.
In the selection and breeding of modern watermelon cultivars, breeders prefer to use C. lanatus and pay less attention to other germplasm resources.
With the long-term evolution and domestication of watermelon, the genetic range of cultivated watermelon has become narrow.
More genetic variation is needed to enable the development of innovative products for sustainable production of watermelon.
Herein, we provide a succinct overview of the key undertakings that underscore our commitment to the advancement of watermelon genetics and breeding practices.
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Authors
Mingxia Zhao, Hongju Zhu, Xingping Zhang
Keywords
watermelon, germplasm, EMS library, molecular marker, interspecific crossing
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