Germplasm Resources and Genetics Improvement of Watermelon and Melon
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2)".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 August 2025 | Viewed by 112
Special Issue Editors
2. Zhongyuan Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Xinxiang 453400, China
Interests: watermelon and melon
Interests: watermelon and melon; germplasm resources; breeding; resistance; nutrition quality; cultivation quality; maker development
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Interests: watermelon and melon; germplasm resources; breeding; plant architecture; plant height; flower development
Interests: watermelon and melon; germplasm resources; breeding; calcium signaling; fruit quality, stress resistance
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Genetic improvement and germplasm resources for watermelon and melon are of great significance. The improvement aims to meet consumer demands by enhancing fruit quality and shelf life, helps to defend against disease and pest resistance, and promotes adaptation to climate change. However, there is limited genetic diversity in cultivated varieties due to a narrow gene pool and loss of wild germplasms. In addition, the complexity of trait genetics, like multiple genes controlling key traits and a lack of full functional genomic knowledge, poses challenges for breeding. Overall, continuous efforts are needed to overcome these issues for better development of these crops.
The topics of this Special Issue “Germplasm Resources and Genetics Improvement of Watermelon and Melon” encompass but are not limited to the following: 1. genetic mapping and molecular marker-assisted breeding; 2. genome sequencing and functional genomics; 3. genetic engineering and gene editing; 4. germplasm collection, evaluation, and conservation. We invite you to contribute your original research findings, comprehensive reviews, and innovative perspectives to this Special Issue.
Dr. Xuqiang Lu
Dr. Ruimin Zhang
Dr. Huanhuan Niu
Dr. Jingjing Chang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- watermelon and melon
- genetics improvement
- genetic mapping
- marker development
- genetic engineering
- germplasm resources
- breeding
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