Vegetable Breeding, Genetics & Genomics: May 2009

Our greenhouse is up and running and the watermelons are growing at a rapid speed. We have started making some crosses. Most of these crosses are between Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus and C. lanatus var. citroides.

About the Lab

Our research program focuses on developing molecular tools for watermelon and integrating these tools into our breeding program. Thus we strive to bridge the gap between basic genomic research and applied cultivar development.

Our current research projects endeavor to identify loci and genes associated with important fruit, seed, flower and disease resistance traits in watermelon.

Participants in our research group gain experience in field, greenhouse and laboratory research as well as genomic analysis and bioinformatics. The majority of research is carried out by graduate and undergraduate students, as well as high school students through the Young Scholars Internship Program.

Vegetable Breeding, Genetics & Genomics

May 14, 2009

Watermelon Crosses