Advances in Cucurbitaceae Research

Genetic mapping of Citrullus amarus for resistance to gummy stem blight in watermelon

This study maps genetic loci for gummy stem blight resistance in watermelon using QTL-seq, identifying four and six QTLs in two crosses and highlighting candidate genes involved in resistance.

Graph-based pangenome provides insights into the adaptive evolution of Cucurbita pepo

The paper constructs a graph-based pangenome of Cucurbita pepo to study adaptive evolution, identifying structural variants and showing parallel domestication and environmental adaptation.

Population-level super-pangenome reveals genome evolution and empowers precision breeding in watermelon

This study constructs a watermelon super-pangenome from 138 genomes, identifies over a million structural variants, and develops genomic prediction models for 18 traits to advance precision breeding.

Genetic dissection of root-mediated yield heterosis in melon (Cucumis melo)

This study genetically dissects root-mediated yield heterosis in melon using a segregating population, identifying QTLs and demonstrating their potential for yield improvement through allele pyramiding.

Graph pangenome reveals structural variation dynamics during cucumber breeding

The paper constructs a cucumber pangenome to analyze structural variant dynamics during domestication and breeding, finding SVs are purged more than SNPs and improving genomic prediction accuracy.

Pleiotropic mutation in a tendril TCP gene underlies the yield-enhancing multiple-flowering trait in summer squash (Cucurbita pepo)

This study identifies a recessive mutation in a TCP gene that causes multiple-flowering in summer squash, enhancing yield through increased flower production per leaf axil.

Morphological Variation and DUS Characterization in Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.) collections from Eastern India for Varietal Identification and Genetic Improvement

This study characterizes morphological variation and DUS traits in Bitter Gourd varieties from Eastern India to aid in varietal identification and genetic improvement.

Heterotic Pooling Strategy for Enhanced Hybrid Performance in Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.)

This study compares traditional morphological clustering with a new method (HSGCA) for predicting heterosis in bitter gourd hybrids, finding HSGCA more reliable for grouping lines to enhance hybrid performance.

Polyphyletic domestication and inter-lineage hybridization magnified genetic diversity of cultivated melon, Cucumis melo L.

The paper classifies melon accessions into seed types and genetic populations, revealing polyphyletic domestication and hybridization that increased genetic diversity, with distinct geographic origins.

Genetic characterization of cucumber genetic resources in the NARO Genebank indicates their multiple dispersal trajectories to the East

This study uses genotyping-by-sequencing to analyze 723 cucumber accessions, revealing multiple dispersal routes to East Asia and Southeast Asia.

Combining ability analysis of Cucurbita moschata D. in Cote d'Ivoire and classification of promising lines based on their gca effects.

The paper evaluates combining abilities and heterosis in Cucurbita moschata hybrids to classify parental lines based on their general combining ability effects.

In-silico Discovery of Genetic Diversity in Cucumis sativus var. hardwickii: A Wild Relative of Cultivated Cucumber

The paper identifies genetic variants in Cucumis sativus var. hardwickii using in-silico analysis of genome-wide sequencing data to explore phenotypic diversity and improve crop traits.

Graph-based pangenomics maximizes genotyping density and reveals structural impacts on fungal resistance

The paper uses graph-based pangenomics to improve genotyping density and reveal structural variation's role in fungal resistance in melon.

Melon pan-genome and multi-parental framework for high-resolution trait dissection

The paper constructs a melon pan-genome and integrates it with a multi-parental framework to enable high-resolution trait dissection in melon.

In silico comparative RNA-seq analysis reveals varietal-specific intergenic small open reading frames in Cucumis sativus L.

The paper identifies varietal-specific intergenic small open reading frames in cucumber using RNA-seq and bioinformatics tools, revealing sequence diversity and expression patterns.

IDENTIFICATION OF HIGH SEED OIL YIELD AND HIGH OLEIC ACID CONTENT IN BRAZILIAN GERMPLASM OF WINTER SQUASH (Cucurbita moschata D.)

The paper evaluates seed oil productivity and fatty acid profiles of 91 Brazilian Cucurbita moschata accessions to identify high-yield and high-oleic acid germplasm for genetic breeding.

Genetic diversity and population structure of Luffa acutangula accessions in a Thailand collection using SNP markers

This study analyzes genetic diversity and population structure of Luffa acutangula accessions using SNP markers, identifying six subpopulations and highlighting genetic diversity for breeding programs.

QTL-Seq Identifies QTL for Relative Electrical Conductivity Associated with Heat Tolerance in Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria Siceraria)

The paper uses QTL-seq to identify heat tolerance QTLs in bottle gourd, finding a major QTL on chromosome 2 with significant SNP associations.

Transcriptome sequencing and screening of genes related to sex determination of Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim.

The paper performs transcriptome sequencing to identify genes related to sex determination in Trichosanthes kirilowii, finding 18 candidate genes involved in hormone signaling and reproductive organ formation.

Long-read bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) genome and the genomic architecture of domestication

The paper presents a high-quality chromosome-level genome assembly of bitter gourd and analyzes domestication-related genetic changes.

De-novo assembly of zucchini genome reveals a whole genome duplication associated with the origin of the Cucurbita genus

The paper presents a high-quality zucchini genome assembly and identifies a whole genome duplication in the Cucurbita genus.