Genetic Analysis of Fruit Quality Traits in Sweet Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus): A Review
Jacob Mashilo, Hussein Shimelis, Richard Mantlo Ngwepe, Zamalotshwa Thungo
Abstract
[L. H. Bailey] Mansf. ex Greb.) as reference genetic resources to guide current and future breeding. Information presented in this review is useful for watermelon variety design, product profiling and development to serve the diverse value chains of the crop.
Topics & Concepts
Citrullus lanatusBiologyRipeningQuantitative trait locusFleshCultivarPhytochemicalMarker-assisted selectionHorticultureBotanyGeneGeneticsAdvances in Cucurbitaceae ResearchSeed and Plant BiochemistryPostharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management