Vegetable Breeding, Genetics & Genomics: February 2023

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

Feb 12, 2023

Reunited: Dr. Cecilia McGregor, and her past graduate student Dr. Geoffrey Meru (now Assistant Professor at University of Florida) co-organizing CUCURBITACEAE 2022.