Genetic mapping reveals a candidate gene for egusi seed in watermelon
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DOI: 10.1007/s10681-019-2504-4
Abstract: Citrullus mucosospermus (egusi watermelon) and Citrullus lanatus (dessert watermelon) are closely related subspecies. Variation in their seed coats underlies a key to understand the major differences in seeds between these two subspecies. Although the genetic… read more here.
Keywords: seed; mapping; watermelon; egusi seed ... See more keywords
Egusi seed allergy confirmed using the basophil activation test
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DOI: 10.1111/pai.13716
Abstract: The vast majority of food allergies in children are caused by few foods, namely cow's milk, egg, wheat, soya, peanut, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish.1 However, as a practicing allergist, one needs to have an… read more here.
Keywords: history; seed; bat; allergy ... See more keywords
Identification of the egusi seed trait locus (eg) and its suppressor gene associated with the thin seed coat trait in watermelon
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1018975
Abstract: Egusi watermelon has a unique egusi seed type, which could be useful for breeding both edible seeds and edible flesh in watermelon. However, the genetic basis of the unique egusi seed type is not clear.… read more here.
Keywords: thin seed; trait; egusi seed; seed ... See more keywords