• Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a flowering plant species of the Cucurbitaceae family and the name of its edible fruit. (wikipedia.org)
  • The species is further divided into several varieties, of which bitter wooly melon (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb. (wikipedia.org)
  • lanatus), citron melons (Citrullus lanatus var. (wikipedia.org)
  • 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)
  • and the bitter wooly melon Citrullus lanatus (Thunb. (wikipedia.org)
  • A proposal to conserve the name, Citrullus lanatus (Thunb. (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)
  • These are cucumber ( Cucumis sativus L.), melon ( Cucumis melo L.), watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus (Thunb. (nature.com)
  • A microarray and Real-Time PCR-based study was conducted in watermelon [Citrullus lanatus (Thunb. (usda.gov)
  • lanatus] in order to elucidate the flow of events associated with fruit development and ripening in this species. (usda.gov)
  • Resistant Citrullus lanatus var. (usda.gov)
  • Influence of Citrullus lanatus var. (usda.gov)
  • Watermelon seeds, derived from the flowering plant species Citrullus lanatus, are an integral part of the fruit's structure. (theservitor.com)
  • Conventional agriculture has molded our fruits and veggies to suit our palates, gradually crafting domesticated Citrullus lanatus from three ancestral melon species. (plos.org)
  • The investigators constructed the watermelon super-pangenome using reference (already refined and published) genome sequences as well as resequencing genome data from 547 watermelon accessions for the four species - cultivated watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus ) and its wild relatives C. mucosospermus, C. amarus , and C. colocynthis . (plos.org)
  • Therefore the aim of this study is to determine the nutritional composition of juice produced from coconut ( Cocos nucifera ) and Watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus ). (iprojectdownload.com)
  • Citrullus lanatus, Citrullus ecirrhocogn and Citrullus Colocynthis . (iprojectdownload.com)
  • Within Citrullus lanatus domesticated watermelon belongs to var. (iprojectdownload.com)
  • lanatus] is a diverse species, with fruits of different sizes, shapes, rind patterns, and flesh colors. (ncsu.edu)
  • Rehm, is a major disease of watermelon [Citrullus lanatus (Thunb. (ncsu.edu)
  • We tested all the available accessions from the USDA-ARS watermelon germplasm collection, including C. lanatus var citroides (L.H. Bailey) Mansf. (ncsu.edu)
  • An unusual seed mutant in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. (ncsu.edu)
  • It is considered to be an endemic virus in greenhouses and field productions of Cucurbitaceae crops, including melon (Cucumis melo), cucumber (Cucumbis sativus), and watermelon (Citrullus lanatus). (wikipedia.org)
  • In particular, the hosts include watermelons (Citrullus lanatus), cucumbers (Cucumis sativus), and melons (Cucumis melo). (wikipedia.org)
  • Importance and practices of Egusi crops (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb. (ac.be)
  • However, Egusi crops ( Citrullus lanatus subsp. (ac.be)
  • The most cultivated species is C. lanatus subsp. (ac.be)
  • Cependant, Egusi ( Citrullus lanatus subsp. (ac.be)
  • USVL489-PFR, USVL782-PFR, USVL203-PFR, and USVL020-PFR are watermelon [ Citrullus lanatus var. (ashs.org)
  • Each of these germplasm lines is derived from materials in the U.S. PI watermelon core collection maintained at the USDA, ARS, Plant Genetic Resources and Conservation unit (PGRCU), Griffin, GA. These four accessions were originally collected in Nigeria and classified as Citrullus lanatus var. (ashs.org)
  • Watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus ) is one of the most popular summer fruit crops worldwide (Guo et al. (springeropen.com)
  • Evidence of the cultivation of both C. lanatus and C. colocynthis in the Nile Valley has been found from the second millennium BC onward, and seeds of both species have been found at Twelfth Dynasty sites and in the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. (friendsinspire.com)
  • Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a scrambling and trailing vine in the flowering plant family Cucurbitaceae. (friendsinspire.com)
  • Agronomic performance and external and internal appearance of watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus ) fruit are important traits that should be taken into consideration during the development of a new cultivar, as well as being the principal identification elements used by the consumer, which are based on the external appearance and quality of the fruit. (geneticsmr.com)
  • To fundamentally explore the correlation between crop nutritional quality and mineral elements, specific tests and accurate analysis were carried out on all organs and root soil of watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus ). (springeropen.com)
  • Kordofan melons from Sudan are the closest relatives and may be progenitors of modern, cultivated watermelons. (wikipedia.org)
  • Watermelon seeds have a rich history, with their closest relatives being the Kordofan melons from Sudan, which are believed to be the progenitors of modern, cultivated watermelons. (theservitor.com)
  • Recent inventions include the seed sluice for small plots, the bulk seed extractor and the single fruit seed extractor, which is used in the glass house or laboratory to extract cucumber seeds (Wehne and Humphries, 2005). (iprojectdownload.com)
  • The cucumber fruit itself will not display lesions. (wikipedia.org)
  • C. colocynthis is the ancestor, its genes jumbled up spawning the other two species. (plos.org)
  • To evaluate the effect of deficit irrigation stress on growth, yield and physiological traits of bitter apple (Citrullus colocynthis), the experiment was conducted with three replications. (ac.ir)
  • Nakai), and three species of pumpkins and squash ( Cucurbita pepo L., Cucurbita moschata Duchesne, and Cucurbita maxima Duchesne). (nature.com)
  • The cucurbits (family cucurbitaceae) form a diverse group of species grown around the world under many conditions and for many different purposes. (iprojectdownload.com)
  • Dukas R. (1987) Foraging behavior of three bee species in a natural mimicry system: Female flowers which mimic male flowers in Ecballium elaterium (Cucurbitaceae), Oecologia 74, 256-263. (apidologie.org)
  • Along with cantaloupe and honeydew, watermelons are a member of the botanical family Cucurbitaceae. (friendsinspire.com)
  • The cultivation of watermelons, including the seed-rich and seedless varieties, is widespread in climates ranging from tropical to temperate. (theservitor.com)
  • The cultivation of watermelons, including the growth and harvesting of watermelon seeds, began in north-east Africa and was well-established in Egypt by 2000 BC. (theservitor.com)
  • The large fruits of these varieties require more cultivation time than others before they are ready for harvest. (complete-gardening.com)
  • The aim of the study was to identify drought tolerant South African soybean cultivars for cultivation where water is a limited resource. (ul.ac.za)
  • There is evidence from seeds in Pharao tombs of watermelon cultivation in Ancient Egypt. (friendsinspire.com)
  • Like all but one species in the genus Citrullus, watermelon has branching tendrils. (wikipedia.org)
  • It was reassigned to the genus Citrullus in 1836, under the replacement name Citrullus vulgaris, by the German botanist Heinrich Adolf Schrader. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cucurbita pepo is phenotypically the most polymorphic species of the genus 4 , containing eight edible-fruited groups of cultivars (Groups), also known as fruit-shape morphotypes, with fruit shape being a polygenically inherited trait that changes little during fruit growth and is of utmost consumer importance 5 . (nature.com)
  • A scrambling and trailing vine-like plant, it is a highly cultivated fruit worldwide, with more than 1,000 varieties. (wikipedia.org)
  • Wild plants have fruits up to 20 cm (8 in) in diameter, while cultivated varieties may exceed 60 cm (24 in). (wikipedia.org)
  • Breeding efforts have focused on developing disease-resistant varieties of watermelons, many of which mature within 100 days of planting, making the production of watermelon seeds more efficient. (theservitor.com)
  • These beneficial genes could be reintroduced into modern cultivars to breed more resilient watermelon varieties," noted Fei. (plos.org)
  • By understanding the genetic makeup and evolutionary patterns of watermelons, we can develop varieties with enhanced yield, increased disease resistance, and improved adaptability. (plos.org)
  • Picnic-type varieties are what most of us think of when we think of watermelon. (complete-gardening.com)
  • Screening the watermelon germplasm collection for resistance to gummy stem blight. (ncsu.edu)
  • Resistance in these germplasm lines is expressed as significantly reduced to practically no lesion development, rot, or pathogen sporulation on the fruit compared with large lesions, severe rot, and heavy sporulation on commercial watermelon cultivars Sugar Baby, Black Diamond, and Mickey Lee. (ashs.org)
  • These four USVL germplasm lines are each highly uniform for growth characteristics, fruit size, shape, and color. (ashs.org)
  • These four USVL germplasm lines may be a useful source for incorporating resistance in commercially acceptable watermelon cultivars. (ashs.org)
  • The sweet watermelon was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753 and given the name Cucurbita citrullus. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cucurbita pepo contains two cultivated subspecies, each of which encompasses four fruit-shape morphotypes (cultivar groups). (nature.com)
  • 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)
  • RNA from three different maturation stages of watermelon fruit, as well as leaf, were collected from field grown plants during three consecutive years, and hybridized to custom, high-density, photolithography microarrays. (usda.gov)
  • Watermelons have been cultivated since prehistoric time, they were grown by the ancient Egyptian, and apparently cultivated thousands of years ago in Asia Minor, Russia, and the near and Middle East (Pierce, 2007). (iprojectdownload.com)
  • Also watermelon grown in sandy soils and clay and gardud soils in Darfur state on commercial basis (Abaker, 2000 ). (iprojectdownload.com)
  • Beside the Western Region, watermelon is grown in loamy or clay soils of the Gezira near the White Nile, Atbara, the River Nile and Elgash and Toker. (iprojectdownload.com)
  • Watermelon is easily grown from seed and does best in areas with long warm summers. (ncsu.edu)
  • Spain is one of the countries where it is most cultivated, along with Turkey, Greece, Italy, Japan and China.It is a tropical fruit native to Africa, where since ancient times it was grown on the banks of the Nile River. (complete-gardening.com)
  • Each fruit was inoculated with a 7-mm agar plug from an actively growing colony of P. capsici on V8 juice agar and placed in a walk-in humidity chamber (greater than 95% relative humidity, temperature 26 ± 2 °C). Fruit of susceptible commercial cultivars Black Diamond, Sugar Baby, and PI 536464 grown similarly were included as controls during the selection process. (ashs.org)
  • Watermelon is grown in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide for its large edible fruit, also known as a watermelon, which is a special kind of berry with a hard rind and no internal division, botanically called a pepo. (friendsinspire.com)
  • In 2017, China produced about two-thirds of the world's total of watermelons. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the 7th century, watermelons were being cultivated in India, and by the 10th century had reached China, which is today the world's single largest watermelon producer. (friendsinspire.com)
  • Together, species that do not rely on pollinators account for most of the world's food supply by weight (FAO, 2005). (nationalacademies.org)
  • Egusi species are cultivated in plain field or in home gardens, either in monoculture or in association with other crops. (ac.be)
  • An evaluation of experimental evidence for pollination requirements of 107 globally traded fruit and vegetable crops (representing 40 percent of global plant-based food production) by Klein et al. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Most cultivars of another 10 percent of the crops require animal pollination. (nationalacademies.org)
  • The use of tissue-specific promoters is critical for producing transgenic crops with improved economically important tissues, such as the fruits in citrus. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 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)
  • Inheritance of egusi seed type in watermelon. (ncsu.edu)
  • Egusi seeds have a thick, fleshy pericarp that appears during the second to third week of fruit development. (ncsu.edu)
  • En 2005, une investigation des systèmes de production et de culture de cinq régions socioculturelles prédominantes indique que la culture de Egusi est classée parmi les dix premières spéculations, selon la perception des ménages interrogés. (ac.be)
  • Les agriculteurs allouent en moyenne 0,74 ha pour la production de Egusi, avec une différence significative d'une région sociolinguistique à une autre. (ac.be)
  • Egusi se cultive au champ et en jardin de case, soit en association ou en monoculture. (ac.be)
  • Wild watermelon seeds were found in Uan Muhuggiag, a prehistoric site in Libya that dates to approximately 3500 BC. (wikipedia.org)
  • I asked ChatGPT (GTP-4) to "rewrite the above to SEO optimize for watermelon seeds. (theservitor.com)
  • The flesh of the watermelon, typically deep red to pink, is sweet and juicy, often speckled with numerous black seeds. (theservitor.com)
  • Archaeological evidence of wild watermelon seeds has been found in Uan Muhuggiag, a prehistoric site in Libya dating back to around 3500 BC. (theservitor.com)
  • The sweet dessert watermelons, laden with seeds, spread across the Mediterranean during Roman times. (theservitor.com)
  • In 2017, China led the world in watermelon production, including the production of watermelon seeds, accounting for about two-thirds of the global total. (theservitor.com)
  • Whether consumed directly, used in beverages, or even pickled, watermelon seeds continue to be a significant aspect of this globally loved fruit. (theservitor.com)
  • The germination of cucurbit vegetable seeds requires relatively warm temperature (Lorenz and Maynard, 2000), and takes place within 3 or 4 days at 25-30°C. Cucurbit seeds will continue to develop even after the fruit is removed from the vine. (iprojectdownload.com)
  • If fruits are harvested before they are fully mature, due to impending frost or other reasons, it is advisable to store them 1 or 2 months before extracting the seeds. (iprojectdownload.com)
  • Embedded seeds of watermelon can be removed by chopping and smashing the fruits and adding water to the mixture, seed will sink and the flesh debris, which floats, is poured off. (iprojectdownload.com)
  • The fruit is generally red with seeds but can also be pink or yellow. (ncsu.edu)
  • Seeds contained 12 free amino acids, while pomace contained 13 species. (cnif.cn)
  • NMR analysis reveals a wealth of metabolites in root-knot nematode resistant roots of Citrullus amarus watermelon plants. (usda.gov)
  • Researchers at the Boyce Thompson Institute in Ithaca, New York, have analyzed genomes of watermelon and its ancestors, revealing traits that early breeders may have inadvertently removed in their quest to maximize the red, sweet, watery flesh of the fruit. (plos.org)
  • Polygenic inheritance of some vine traits in two segregating watermelon families. (ncsu.edu)
  • Promoters that confer expression in fruit tissues are important tools for genetic engineering of fruit quality traits, yet few fruit-specific promoters have been identified, particularly for citrus fruit development. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Promoters that are capable of driving fruit-specific or fruit-preferential expression would be valuable tools for engineering improved fruit traits, such as better growth, ripening, nutritional quality, and post-harvest shelf life. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Crop ScienceVolume 45, Issue 2 p. 810-810 Erratum Foundations of Yield Improvement in Watermelon Gabriele Gusmini, Gabriele Gusmini Department of Horticultural Science, North Carolina State University, Campus Box 7609, Raleigh, NC, 27695-7609Search for more papers by this authorTodd C. Wehner, Corresponding Author Todd C. Wehner [email protected] Department of Horticultural Science, North Carolina State University, Campus Box 7609, Raleigh, NC, 27695-7609Corresponding author ([email protected])Search for more papers by this author Gabriele Gusmini, Gabriele Gusmini Department of Horticultural Science, North Carolina State University, Campus Box 7609, Raleigh, NC, 27695-7609Search for more papers by this authorTodd C. Wehner, Corresponding Author Todd C. Wehner [email protected] Department of Horticultural Science, North Carolina State University, Campus Box 7609, Raleigh, NC, 27695-7609Corresponding author ([email protected])Search for more papers by this author First published: 01 March 2005 https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2005.0810Citations: 12Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. (ncsu.edu)
  • Estimates of variance components and broad-sense heritability for yield in watermelon. (ncsu.edu)
  • Heterosis for yield in a watermelon hybrid. (ncsu.edu)
  • Some considerations on speed of weighing watermelon fruit in yield trials. (ncsu.edu)
  • This causes reductions in fruit yield. (wikipedia.org)
  • Irrigation levels were 100% ETc and two deficit irrigation 70% and 50% ETc. The results showed that deficit irrigation stress significantly reduced growth and fruit yield. (ac.ir)
  • The lowest leaf area, plant length, fruit number per plant and fruit yield was obtained in deficit irrigation 50% ETc. Relative water content and chlorophyll content significantly decreased in response to increase in deficit irrigation stress. (ac.ir)
  • The increase in deficit irrigation stress resulted in higher peroxidase activity, electrolyte leakage and proline accumulation, although there was no significant difference between irrigation 100 and 70% ETc. Deficit irrigation 70% ETc saved 30% of irrigation water with a 15.5% reduction in fruit yield, so caused 16.8% increase in water use efficiency. (ac.ir)
  • Fruit are important sources of nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and dietary fiber, and as such, significant efforts have been made to breed for fruit with higher yield and better quality. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In 2017, China produced about two-thirds of the world total of watermelons. (spandanamblog.com)
  • The fruit can be eaten raw or pickled, and the rind is edible after cooking. (wikipedia.org)
  • citation needed] The large fruit is a kind of modified berry called a pepo with a thick rind (exocarp) and fleshy center (mesocarp and endocarp). (wikipedia.org)
  • The rind of the fruit is mid- to dark green and usually mottled or striped, and the flesh, containing numerous pips spread throughout the inside, can be red or pink (most commonly), orange, yellow, green or white. (wikipedia.org)
  • The fruit, botanically referred to as a pepo, is a large berry with a hard rind and no internal divisions. (theservitor.com)
  • Analyses of the super-pangenome revealed that many disease-resistance genes in wild species were lost during domestication, as early farmers selected for fruit sweetness, flesh color, and rind thickness. (plos.org)
  • Qualitative inheritance of rind pattern and flesh color in watermelon. (ncsu.edu)
  • Finally, the spotted phenotype from Moon and Stars was combined with light green and gray rind patterns for the development of novel cultivars with distinctive rind patterns. (ncsu.edu)
  • Genes determining rind pattern inheritance in watermelon: A review. (ncsu.edu)
  • Cultivars suitable for watermelon rind pickles. (ncsu.edu)
  • Rind thickness of watermelon cultivars for use in pickle production. (ncsu.edu)
  • Externally, the fruit can be characterized in terms of the shape, the color of the lower rind, and the presence of grooves and stripes, the stripes can be classified as clearly defined or diffuse. (geneticsmr.com)
  • Our findings not only provide insights into the evolutionary journey of watermelons, but also present significant implications for breeding and disease resistance," said lead author Zhangjun Fei. (plos.org)
  • New sources of resistance to gummy stem blight in watermelon. (ncsu.edu)
  • Currently commercial watermelon cultivars with resistance to Phytophthora fruit rot are not available. (ashs.org)
  • Because fruit rot has become a major problem in watermelon, developing sources of resistance for breeding into resistant commercial cultivars is considered important. (ashs.org)
  • The watermelon industry and consumers have great interest in improving watermelon fruit quality, as well as enhancing a specific carotenoid pigment called lycopene in the watermelon fruit. (usda.gov)
  • Lycopene, like many carotenoids found in a number of fruits and vegetables, are important dietary source of vitamin A in humans. (usda.gov)
  • Developing more nutritious watermelon cultivars with high lycopene levels will help address consumer health needs. (usda.gov)
  • However, there is limited information about the genes that control watermelon fruit quality, particularly the genes controlling lycopene production in watermelon. (usda.gov)
  • We have identified 335 genes that appear to be involved in fruit development and nutritional quality, including several genes associated with lycopene production. (usda.gov)
  • In this study, we examined the lycopene-rich whole dietary fiber (WDF) obtained from the watermelon pomace of a peculiar cultivar, Gavina ® (Oristano, Italy) a seedless fruit from Sardinia (Italy). (mdpi.com)
  • In addition, an understanding of the genetics involved in watermelon fruit development also greatly benefits growers by providing the seed industry the information needed to develop more disease resistant and vitamin rich cultivars. (usda.gov)
  • Breeding programs for disease resistant bananas in Sub-Saharan Africa generated resistant bananas, which did not meet fruit quality characteristics preferred by consumers. (bvsalud.org)
  • Novel variety in the market of seedless watermelons, striped skin, bright yellow flesh, with a fibrous texture and high sugar content. (complete-gardening.com)
  • Vigorous plant, with medium round fruits, weighing 3 kg, and resistant to over-ripening, which makes it exportable. (complete-gardening.com)
  • We aimed to delve deeper into the genetic variations that make watermelons so diverse and unique. (plos.org)
  • The super-pangenome provides a valuable genetic toolkit for breeders and researchers to improve cultivated watermelon," said Fei. (plos.org)
  • Heritability and genetic variance estimates for fruit weight in watermelon. (ncsu.edu)
  • The aim of this study was to analyze genetic similarities among olive cultivars in China using SSR and ISSR techniques. (geneticsmr.com)
  • In this study, we report five citrus fruit-specific/preferential promoters for genetic engineering. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Use of these fruit specific/preferential promoters for genetic engineering can help with precise expression of beneficial genes and help with accurate prediction of the activity of new genes in host fruit plants. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Sweet dessert watermelons spread across the Mediterranean world during Roman times. (wikipedia.org)
  • Watermelons were domesticated in north-east Africa, and cultivated in Egypt by 2000 BC, although they were not the sweet modern variety. (wikipedia.org)
  • The watermelon is a flowering plant that originated in northeast Africa, where it is found growing wild. (friendsinspire.com)
  • European colonists and slaves from Africa introduced the watermelon to the New World. (friendsinspire.com)
  • As autumn looms, we're enjoying the last bites of sweet, juicy watermelon. (plos.org)
  • The juicy fruits mature late summer and can weigh 6 to 60 pounds or more. (ncsu.edu)
  • Chen C.T. (1996) Effects of honey bees on pollination and fruit set of cantaloupe, Chinese J. Entomol. (apidologie.org)
  • Carotenoids are some of the most vital colored phytochemicals, occurring asall-trans and cis-isomers, and accounting for the brilliant colors of a variety of fruits andvegetables. (fliphtml5.com)
  • Appropriate intake of a variety of fruits and vegetables ensuressufficient supply of nutrients and phytochemicals such as carotenoids. (fliphtml5.com)
  • Stress from heat, excessive water ,or poor pollination may result in poor fruit set. (ncsu.edu)
  • Adlerz W.F. (1966) Honey bee visit numbers and watermelon pollination, J. Econ. (apidologie.org)
  • Frankie G.W., Vinson S.B., Rizzardi M.A., Griswold T., O'Keefe S., Snelling R.R. (1997) Diversity and abundance of bees visiting a mass flowering tree species in disturbed seasonal dry forest, Costa Rica, J. Kans. (apidologie.org)
  • Recently we developed a library of genes for watermelon fruit. (usda.gov)
  • In this study, we used an advanced technology, microarray analysis, to study the activity of more than 800 watermelon fruit genes during fruit development and ripening. (usda.gov)
  • The results of this study has provided the science community with a large pool of genes that are active in the watermelon fruit, and that can be used by industry and researchers to further improve watermelon and enhance its nutritional qualities. (usda.gov)
  • Of the modulated watermelon ESTs related to annotated genes, a significant number were found to be associated with or involved in the vascular system, ethylene biosynthesis, fruit softening, carotenoid and flavonoid biosynthesis, transcriptional regulation, and pathogen and stress response. (usda.gov)
  • This study highlights the importance of the vascular system and ethylene in fruit development and ripening and provides a foundation of information of genes that are involved in this process. (usda.gov)
  • The "super-pangenome" for watermelon and its wild relatives, the researchers hope, will uncover beneficial genes lost during domestication. (plos.org)
  • Genes specifically expressed in fruit tissues were selected and their isolated promoter regions were fused with the GUSPlus reporter gene for evaluation in transgenic plants. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The watermelon is an annual that has a prostrate or climbing habit. (wikipedia.org)
  • citation needed] On watermelon, MNSV produces chlorotic lesions on leaves, stems, and/or cotyledons, which turn into dark brown local lesions. (wikipedia.org)
  • Watermelon mosaic virus 2 induces necrotic local lesions. (dpvweb.net)
  • Watermelon is a major vegetable crop in the USA with a farm value of $300 million. (usda.gov)
  • But with the advent of GMOs, suddenly an unnatural fruit or vegetable can seem plausible. (superfoodly.com)
  • By our calculations, it's the 2nd most successful fruit or vegetable hoax of the last decade. (superfoodly.com)
  • Many studies have suggested that increasing consumption of plant foods like watermelon decreases the risk of obesity and overall mortality, diabetes, and heart disease. (friendsinspire.com)
  • This articlefocuses more on several carotenoids and their isomers present in different fruits andvegetables along with their concentrations. (fliphtml5.com)
  • Carotenoids found in fruits and vegetables have also attracted great attention fortheir functional properties, health benefits and prevention of several major chronic diseases [2-4]. (fliphtml5.com)
  • Gokovsky ( 2001 ) reported that Sudan is considered as the centre of origin of watermelon especially Kordofan Zone, where it grows as a wild plant. (iprojectdownload.com)
  • The origin of this tye-dye fruit was actually an April Fool's prank, by the website What About Watermelon. (superfoodly.com)
  • Nous avons développé des expertises en biologie et génétique des populations. (uclouvain.be)
  • Le taux d'allogamie peut être estimé en populations naturelles en utilisant des marqueurs co-dominants (microsatellites). (uclouvain.be)
  • Nous suivons en parallèle la génétique des populations végétales: structure et diversité y compris à l'échelle du clone- individu, flux de gènes, tests de paternité. (uclouvain.be)
  • 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)
  • In agriculture, an accession is a group of related plant material from a single species collected at one time and place. (plos.org)
  • The fruit can decay while on the plant in severe cases. (wikipedia.org)
  • The antifungal activity of RsAFP2, a plant defensin from raphanus sativus, involves the induction of reactive oxygen species in Candida albicans. (geneticsmr.com)
  • To date, a number of fruit-specific promoters have been isolated and characterized from various plant species. (biomedcentral.com)
  • niveum (FON) is a soil-borne disease that seriously limits watermelon production. (springeropen.com)
  • From the perspective of element geochemistry, biophile and lithophile elements had the strongest correlation with nitrogen and phosphorus, and watermelon did not antagonize soil nitrogen and phosphorus uptake. (springeropen.com)
  • The large production of watermelons represents an opportunity because of the many byproducts that can be transformed into innovative and valuable foodstuffs. (mdpi.com)
  • Microarray analysis identified three hundred and thirty-five unique ESTs that are differentially regulated by at least two-fold in watermelon fruit during the early, ripening, or mature stage when compared to leaf. (usda.gov)
  • Disease assessment scales for seedling screening and detached leaf assay for gummy stem blight in watermelon. (ncsu.edu)
  • Male and Female watermelon, female are more sugary and sweet, male watermelon more watery. (friendsinspire.com)
  • Similarly, in 2013, watermelon growers in Georgia and North Carolina lost their crop to pre- and post-harvest fruit rot. (ashs.org)