Plants in the Cucurbitaceae family comprise several economically-important vegetable and fruit crops including pumpkin, squash, zucchini, cucumber, melon, and watermelon. In 2017, world production of pumpkins, squash, and gourds exceeded 24 million tons worth more than $4 billion, and U.S. production of pumpkins, squash, and gourds was worth $370 million. Illinois farmers are responsible for […]
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CUCURBITACEAE 2018 Abstracts (BS)
Biotic Stress (BS) View articles in the conference PDF booklet. Aphid-Triggered Immunity in Melon / Key Determinants for Durable Resistance to Virus and Aphids Nathalie Boissot INRA-GAFL, Montfavet, 84143, France The Vat gene in melon is unique in conferring resistance to both A. gossypii and the viruses it transmits. This double phenotype is controlled by […]