This taxonomy originated with the erroneous synonymization of the wooly melon Citrullus lanatus with the sweet watermelon Citrullus vulgaris by L.H. Bailey in 1930. (wikipedia.org)
Prior to 2015, the wild species closest to Citrullus lanatus was assumed to be the tendril-less melon Citrullus ecirrhosus Cogn. (wikipedia.org)
However, after phylogenetic analysis, the closest relative to Citrullus lanatus is now thought to be Citrullus mucosospermus (Fursa) from West Africa (from Senegal to Nigeria), which is also sometimes considered a subspecies within C. lanatus. (wikipedia.org)
indica) with watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is improbable due to their differences in plant families, growth habits, genetic compatibility, and biology. (naturenews.africa)
The sweet watermelon was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753 and given the name Cucurbita citrullus. (wikipedia.org)
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In 2017, China produced about two-thirds of the world's total of watermelons. (wikipedia.org)
Melon1
129- Agaoua A, Rittener V, Troadec C, Desbiez C, Bendahmane A, Moquet F, Dogimont C. A single substitution in Vacuolar protein sorting 4 is responsible for resistance to watermelon mosaic virus in melon. (u-psud.fr)
Botanist2
It was reassigned to the genus Citrullus in 1836, under the replacement name Citrullus vulgaris, by the German botanist Heinrich Adolf Schrader. (wikipedia.org)
In the 1700s, Carl Linnaeus, a Swedish physician and botanist, popularized a naming system in which a species is identified with two Latin names, Latin being the scientific language of the time. (missouri.edu)
Conserve1
By changing some of our practices, such as how we manage flowering plants in our gardens and farms, we can help conserve these vital pollinator species. (missouri.edu)
Belong3
According to a comment on YouTube, "It is not possible to graft a watermelon onto a mango tree because watermelons and mangoes belong to different plant families and genera. (naturenews.africa)
Watermelons belong to the family Cucurbitaceae and genus Citrullus, while mangoes belong to the family Anacardiaceae and genus Mangifera. (naturenews.africa)
All corns, whether sweet, flour or popcorn, belong to the same species - Zea mays - and readily cross. (urbanfarm.org)
Latin1
All plants have a Latin name, known as their genus and species. (urbanfarm.org)
Sweet3
Watermelons were domesticated in north-east Africa, and cultivated in Egypt by 2000 BC, although they were not the sweet modern variety. (wikipedia.org)
Sweet dessert watermelons spread across the Mediterranean world during Roman times. (wikipedia.org)
Molecular data, including sequences from the original collection of Thunberg and other relevant type material, show that the sweet watermelon (Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. (wikipedia.org)
Names2
In this system, each organism is given a unique combination of two names, one for the genus, which is a group of related species, and one for the species. (missouri.edu)
Scientific names (Genus + species) are denoted in italics, by convention, so they are easily recognizable in publications, as illustrated in the paragraph above. (missouri.edu)
Plants3
Grafting involves joining the vascular tissues of two plants from the same family or closely related genera to create a new plant with desirable characteristics. (naturenews.africa)
For successful grafting, the plants involved must be genetically compatible or closely related. (naturenews.africa)
To achieve a successful graft, it's crucial to select plants that are botanically related or compatible. (naturenews.africa)
Show1
In this video, we will show you how to graft a mango tree with watermelon to produce incredible fruit. (naturenews.africa)
Growth1
Even if the graft seems to take initially, the differing growth habits and nutritional requirements of mango and watermelon make it unlikely for the grafted plant to thrive or produce fruit. (naturenews.africa)
Variety1
For this to be helpful, you have to know which species a particular variety belongs to. (urbanfarm.org)
Production2
niveum (FON) is a soil-borne disease that seriously limits watermelon production. (springeropen.com)
Drought decreases grain yield of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench], and understanding the mechanism(s) related to drought tolerance is critical for sustaining sorghum production. (preprints.org)
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Watermelon is grown in favorable climates from tropical to temperate regions worldwide for its large edible fruit, which is a berry with a hard rind and no internal divisions, and is botanically called a pepo. (wikipedia.org)
A video shared on YouTube claimed that "grafting a mango tree with watermelon produces an amazing fruit. (naturenews.africa)
Study1
In 2022, a study was released that traced 6,000 year old watermelon seeds found in the Libyan desert to the Egusi seeds of Nigeria, West Africa. (wikipedia.org)
Each flower grows singly in the leaf axils, and the species' sexual system, with male and female flowers produced on each plant, is (monoecious). (wikipedia.org)
It is evident that IS13540 is a drought-tolerant line, and tolerance is related to a deep prolific root system and reduced tran-spiration rate. (preprints.org)
The species is a C3 xerophyte used for multiple purposes, including intercropping with maize and has a deep taproot system. (preprints.org)
However, after phylogenetic analysis, the closest relative to Citrullus lanatus is now thought to be Citrullus mucosospermus (Fursa) from West Africa (from Senegal to Nigeria), which is also sometimes considered a subspecies within C. lanatus. (wikipedia.org)
Wen-Hsiung Ko Abstract: Background: Analysis of phylogenetic relationship of 91 isolates of Phellinus noxius obtained from 46 plant species in Taiwan did not show distinct grouping based on ITS sequences. (gov.tw)
Conclusion: Phylogenetic analysis of ITS sequences among Phellinus species showed that isolates of P. noxius were in the same clade distinctly separated from other Phellinus species. (gov.tw)
Grown2
Watermelon is grown in favorable climates from tropical to temperate regions worldwide for its large edible fruit, which is a berry with a hard rind and no internal divisions, and is botanically called a pepo. (wikipedia.org)
The plants in the first rank composed cf 8 endemic species natively grown the valley with only one population for which effective measures should be taken for active preservation. (jipb.net)
Sequences1
Molecular data, including sequences from the original collection of Thunberg and other relevant type material, show that the sweet watermelon (Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. (wikipedia.org)
Genes2
Additionally, total 270 genes were differentially expressed by the treatment, of which 28 genes were upregulated and 242 genes, including those related to translation, flagellum-dependent cell motility, and flagellum assembly, were downregulated. (bvsalud.org)
The downregulated lipids, starch, and cell wall synthesis-related genes resulted in loss of fertility. (gov.tw)
Commonly3
Digitalis, commonly known as Foxglove, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Plantaginaceae. (agric4profits.com)
Crataegus, commonly known as Hawthorn, encompasses a diverse genus of small trees and shrubs belonging to the Rosaceae family. (agric4profits.com)
Ephedra, commonly known as Joint Pine, is a genus of plants encompassing various species of gymnosperms. (agric4profits.com)
Leaf1
Each flower grows singly in the leaf axils, and the species' sexual system, with male and female flowers produced on each plant, is (monoecious). (wikipedia.org)
Distinct2
Though very closely related, it differs somewhat in its constituents, probably sufficiently so as to retain it as a distinct species. (google.com)
Either the western plant is a distinct species or variety, which I doubt, or the leaves and stems are not poisonous. (google.com)
Plant2
127 rare and endangered species listed in 《China Plant Red Data Book》 were found in Yangtse River valley. (jipb.net)
This plant is so closely related to Veratrum album, the European species, that some botanists have regarded the two species as identical. (google.com)
Found2
Wild watermelon seeds were found in Uan Muhuggiag, a prehistoric site in Libya that dates to approximately 3500 BC. (wikipedia.org)
In 2022, a study was released that traced 6,000 year old watermelon seeds found in the Libyan desert to the Egusi seeds of Nigeria, West Africa. (wikipedia.org)
Highly1
Veratrum species contain highly toxic steroidal alkaloids (e.g. veratridine) that activate sodium ion channels and cause rapid cardiac failure and death if ingested. (google.com)
Leaves1
3) Morphological features of leaves were closely related to low winter temperature, namely, lamina thickness decreased with coldness index, and the stomatal size decreased as the increase of mean temperature of the coldest month. (jipb.net)
Yellow1
The Yellow Lady's Slipper, scientifically known as Cypripedium parviflorum, is a captivating and unique orchid species native to North America. (agric4profits.com)