Genetic architecture of fruit size and shape variation in cucurbits: a comparative perspective
The Cucurbitaceae family hosts many economically important fruit vegetables (cucurbits)
such as cucumber, melon, watermelon, pumpkin/squash, and various gourds. The cucurbits …
such as cucumber, melon, watermelon, pumpkin/squash, and various gourds. The cucurbits …
Telomere-to-telomere Citrullus super-pangenome provides direction for watermelon breeding
To decipher the genetic diversity within the cucurbit genus Citrullus, we generated telomere-
to-telomere (T2T) assemblies of 27 distinct genotypes, encompassing all seven Citrullus …
to-telomere (T2T) assemblies of 27 distinct genotypes, encompassing all seven Citrullus …
Resequencing of 414 cultivated and wild watermelon accessions identifies selection for fruit quality traits
Fruit characteristics of sweet watermelon are largely the result of human selection. Here we
report an improved watermelon reference genome and whole-genome resequencing of 414 …
report an improved watermelon reference genome and whole-genome resequencing of 414 …
Citrulline metabolism in plants
Citrulline was chemically isolated more than 100 years ago and is ubiquitous in animals,
plants, bacteria, and fungi. Most of the research on plant citrulline metabolism and transport …
plants, bacteria, and fungi. Most of the research on plant citrulline metabolism and transport …
Rapid and reliable identification of tomato fruit weight and locule number loci by QTL-seq
E Illa-Berenguer, J Van Houten, Z Huang… - Theoretical and Applied …, 2015 - Springer
Key message Bulk segregant analysis coupled with whole genome sequencing is a
powerful approach and cost-effective method to identify loci controlling fruit traits in tomato …
powerful approach and cost-effective method to identify loci controlling fruit traits in tomato …
A tonoplast sugar transporter underlies a sugar accumulation QTL in watermelon
Y Ren, S Guo, J Zhang, H He, H Sun, S Tian… - Plant …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
How sugar transporters regulate sugar accumulation in fruits is poorly understood and
particularly so for species storing high-concentration Suc. Accumulation of soluble sugars in …
particularly so for species storing high-concentration Suc. Accumulation of soluble sugars in …
Genetic map** reveals a candidate gene (ClFS1) for fruit shape in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.)
Key message A 159 bp deletion in ClFS1 gene encoding IQD protein is responsible for fruit
shape in watermelon. Abstract Watermelon [Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai] is …
shape in watermelon. Abstract Watermelon [Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai] is …
[HTML][HTML] A Citrullus genus super‐pangenome reveals extensive variations in wild and cultivated watermelons and sheds light on watermelon evolution and …
Cultivated watermelon (Citrullus lanatus subsp. vulgaris) has a narrow genetic base due to
domestication and breeding focusing primarily on fruit quality traits. Bitter or bland-tasting …
domestication and breeding focusing primarily on fruit quality traits. Bitter or bland-tasting …
An integrated genetic map based on four map** populations and quantitative trait loci associated with economically important traits in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus …
Y Ren, C McGregor, Y Zhang, G Gong, H Zhang… - BMC plant biology, 2014 - Springer
Abstract Background Modern watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) cultivars share a narrow
genetic base due to many years of selection for desirable horticultural qualities. Wild …
genetic base due to many years of selection for desirable horticultural qualities. Wild …
Construction of a high-density DArTseq SNP-based genetic map and identification of genomic regions with segregation distortion in a genetic population derived from …
R Ren, R Ray, P Li, J Xu, M Zhang, G Liu, X Yao… - Molecular Genetics and …, 2015 - Springer
Abstract Watermelon [Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai] is an economically
important vegetable crop grown extensively worldwide. To facilitate the identification of …
important vegetable crop grown extensively worldwide. To facilitate the identification of …