Bio-Functionalized Manganese Nanoparticles Suppress Fusarium Wilt in Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) by Infection Disruption, Host Defense Response Potentiation, and Soil Microbial Community Modulation.
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DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205687
Abstract: The use of nanofabricated materials is being explored for the potential in crop disease management. Chemically synthesized micronutrient nanoparticles (NPs) have been shown to reduce crop diseases; however, the potential of biogenic manganese NPs (bio-MnNPs)… read more here.
Keywords: suppress fusarium; bio mnnps; soil microbial; watermelon ... See more keywords
Bacillus altitudinis-Stabilized Multifarious Copper Nanoparticles Prevent Bacterial Fruit Blotch in Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.): Direct Pathogen Inhibition, In Planta Particles Accumulation, and Host Stomatal Immunity Modulation.
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DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207136
Abstract: The nano-enabled crop protecting agents have been emerging as a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and sustainable alternative to conventional chemical pesticides. Here, the antibacterial activity and disease-suppressive potential of biogenic copper nanoparticles (bio-CuNPs) against bacterial fruit blotch… read more here.
Keywords: bacterial fruit; copper nanoparticles; watermelon; fruit blotch ... See more keywords
Plant Grafting Shapes Complexity and Co-occurrence of Rhizobacterial Assemblages
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DOI: 10.1007/s00248-020-01532-7
Abstract: Grafting is a basic technique which is widely used to increase yield and enhance biotic and abiotic stress tolerance in plant production. The diversity and interactions of rhizobacterial assemblages shaped by grafting are important for… read more here.
Keywords: plant grafting; network; plant; complexity ... See more keywords
Alkanes (C29 and C31)-Mediated Intracuticular Wax Accumulation Contributes to Melatonin- and ABA-Induced Drought Tolerance in Watermelon
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DOI: 10.1007/s00344-020-10099-z
Abstract: As the outermost hydrophobic layer, cuticular waxes serve as an essential waterproof barrier to protect plants from desiccation, but the mechanism of wax accumulation still remains unclear. We analyzed the response of cuticular wax composition… read more here.
Keywords: accumulation; wax; tolerance; watermelon ... See more keywords
Effect of watermelon supplementation on exercise performance, muscle oxygenation, and vessel diameter in resistance-trained men.
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DOI: 10.1007/s00421-022-04940-4
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Watermelon shows promise as an ergogenic aid due to its high concentration of L-citrulline, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of watermelon supplementation on exercise… read more here.
Keywords: diameter; performance; muscle; muscle oxygenation ... See more keywords
An integrated prevention strategy to address problems associated with continuous cropping of watermelon caused by Fusarium oxysporum
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DOI: 10.1007/s10658-019-01771-6
Abstract: The continuous cropping of watermelon (Citrullus vulgaris) results in various problems, which can lead to a decrease in watermelon fruit yield and quality. Comprehensive prevention and control technologies are effective measures to alleviate such problems.… read more here.
Keywords: prevention strategy; watermelon; integrated prevention; continuous cropping ... See more keywords
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
Improving vanadium stress tolerance of watermelon by grafting onto bottle gourd and pumpkin rootstock
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DOI: 10.1007/s10725-018-0372-x
Abstract: Vanadium (V) is a transition metal found in the Earth crust. V adversely affects plant growth and development. Besides several other management practices, grafting of scion cultivars onto appropriate rootstock provides a suitable solution. Grafting… read more here.
Keywords: watermelon; onto bottle; gourd pumpkin; pumpkin rootstock ... See more keywords
Fine-mapping of a major quantitative trait locus Qdff3-1 controlling flowering time in watermelon
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DOI: 10.1007/s11032-019-1087-z
Abstract: Flowering time is crucial in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) production as it determines time of fruit set. Early flowering is desirable because it enables crops to escape biotic and abiotic stresses that are intensified by long… read more here.
Keywords: trait; watermelon; time; flowering time ... See more keywords
Transcriptome changes in reciprocal grafts involving watermelon and bottle gourd reveal molecular mechanisms involved in increase of the fruit size, rind toughness and soluble solids
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DOI: 10.1007/s11103-019-00942-7
Abstract: Key message Transcriptome landscape reveals the molecular mechanisms involved in the improvement of fruit traits by the grafting of watermelon and bottle gourd. Abstract Grafting has been used as a sustainable alternative for watermelon breeding… read more here.
Keywords: watermelon bottle; watermelon; molecular mechanisms; mechanisms involved ... See more keywords
Sensory, physicochemical, microbiological and bioactive properties of red watermelon juice and yellow watermelon juice after ultrasound treatment
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DOI: 10.1007/s11694-020-00391-7
Abstract: Watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus ) is important in the fruit juice industry. The aim of this study was to determine the pH, titratable acidity, Brix, color properties, lycopene, ascorbic acid, total phenolic concentration, total flavonoid… read more here.
Keywords: watermelon; juice yellow; yellow watermelon; red watermelon ... See more keywords