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
Nutritional, phytochemical compositions and natural therapeutic values of citron watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides): A Review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sajb.2020.12.008
Abstract: Abstract Citron watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides) is a multi-purpose cucurbit crop serving the food, feed and the pharmaceutical sectors. The fresh and dried young leaves, fruit and seed are sources of vital human nutrients,… read more here.
Keywords: values citron; watermelon citrullus; citrullus lanatus; citron watermelon ... See more keywords
First report of watermelon crinkle leaf-associated virus 1 and 2 infecting watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) plants in Brazil.
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DOI: 10.1094/pdis-06-21-1325-pdn
Abstract: Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is an important crop in Brazil both for export and domestic consumption. In this study, the cause of a severe leaf curling, distortions and vein clearing/yellowing disease of watermelon was investigated by… read more here.
Keywords: watermelon citrullus; juazeiro; watermelon; virus ... See more keywords
First Report of Colletotrichum scovillei Causing Anthracnose on Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) in Malaysia.
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DOI: 10.1094/pdis-10-21-2211-pdn
Abstract: Production of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) in Malaysia was 150,000 mt in 2020 (Malaysian Department of Agriculture, 2021). In November 2019, nine locally produced watermelon fruit (red flesh, seedless) from five local stores in the states… read more here.
Keywords: scovillei; watermelon; fruit; colletotrichum ... See more keywords
First report of watermelon crinkle leaf-associated virus 1 naturally infecting watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) in Georgia, USA.
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DOI: 10.1094/pdis-11-21-2521-pdn
Abstract: Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is one of the major vegetable crops grown in Georgia during the spring and summer seasons, contributing $180 million of farmgate value to the state's economy (Georgia Farm Gate Value Report 2019).… read more here.
Keywords: wclav; citrullus lanatus; watermelon; virus ... See more keywords
Genetic mapping of a single nuclear locus determines the white flesh color in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.)
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1090009
Abstract: Introduction Flesh color is an important trait in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.). Several flesh color genes have been identified in watermelon; however, the inheritance of and the molecular basis underlying the white flesh trait remain… read more here.
Keywords: white flesh; watermelon; flesh color; watermelon citrullus ... See more keywords
Whey Protein Concentrate/Isolate Biofunctional Films Modified with Melanin from Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Seeds
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DOI: 10.3390/ma13173876
Abstract: Valorization of food industry waste and plant residues represents an attractive path towards obtaining biodegradable materials and achieving “zero waste” goals. Here, melanin was isolated from watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) seeds and used as a modifier… read more here.
Keywords: lanatus seeds; watermelon; protein concentrate; watermelon citrullus ... See more keywords