Conventional pre-genomics breeding methodologies have significantly improved crop yields
since the mid-twentieth century. Genomics provides breeders with advanced tools for whole …

In recent years, numerous genes that encode proteins with specific domains that participate
in different biological processes or have different molecular functions have been identified. A …

Fruit peel color is a major factor that influences fruit quality and customers' demand.
However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the green fruit peel color trait of Cucurbita …

Pericarp color is a crucial commercial trait influencing consumer preferences for bitter
gourds. However, until now, the gene responsible for this trait has remained unidentified. In …

Pericarp color is a prominent agronomic trait that exerts a significant impact on consumer
and breeder preferences. Genetic analysis has revealed that the pericarp color of bitter …

Stigma color is a critical agronomic trait in watermelon and plays an important role in
pollination. However, there are few reports the regulation of this process to date. In this …

Peel color is an important appearance quality of melons that greatly affects consumer
preferences. In this study, a near-isogenic line NIL-G (dark green peel) was generated from …

Stem color is an important agronomic trait of wax gourds. However, its regulatory genes
have not been identified. In this study, 105 inbred lines constructed from two parents (GX-71 …