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Deciphering genetic factors that determine melon fruit-quality traits using RNA-Seq-based high-resolution QTL and

Navot Galpaz1, Itay Gonda1,2, Doron Shem-Tov3,4

  • 1Department of Vegetable and Field Crops, Newe Ya'ar Research Center, Agricultural Research Organization, Ramat Yishay, Israel.

The Plant Journal : for Cell and Molecular Biology
|February 1, 2018
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Researchers identified key genes influencing melon fruit quality, including aroma and flesh color, using advanced genetic mapping techniques. This study enhances understanding of melon genetics for improved breeding and gene discovery.

Keywords:
Cucumis melonetwork analysisnext-generation sequencingpentatricopeptide repeat-containing proteinthiol acyltransferasetranscriptome

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