Vegetable Breeding, Genetics & Genomics: June 2013

Jun 28, 2013

Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus symptoms on watermelon

Jun 18, 2013

The best laid plans ...

This is what happens to a watermelon field when you get 7.1 inches of rain in 6 days.

Pictures by Allen Ray

Jun 11, 2013

Zucchini yellow mosaic virus

Mechanical innoculation of watermelon seedlings with Zucchini yellow mosaic virus (ZYMV).

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.