Efficient induction of gynogenesis through unfertilized ovary culture with winter squash (Cucurbita maxima Duch.) and pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch.)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2019.109152
Abstract: Abstract Gynogenesis induction through unfertilized ovary/ovule culture is an effective way to accelerate breeding schemes by obtaining homozygous materials in a brief period, and great progress has been made with cucurbitaceous crops in recent years.… read more here.
Keywords: winter squash; unfertilized ovary; cucurbita; culture ... See more keywords
Identity and pathogenicity of fungi associated with root, crown and vascular symptoms related to winter squash yield decline.
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DOI: 10.1094/pdis-09-20-2090-re
Abstract: Winter squash (Cucurbita maxima cv. 'Golden Delicious') produced in Oregon's Willamette Valley for edible seed production has experienced significant yield losses due to a soilborne disease. The symptoms associated with this disease problem include root… read more here.
Keywords: winter squash; culmorum like; pathogenicity; identity ... See more keywords
Changes in Winter Squash Fruit Exocarp Structure Associated with Age-Related Resistance to Phytophthora capsici.
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DOI: 10.1094/phyto-04-19-0128-r
Abstract: Phytophthora capsici is a destructive pathogen of cucurbits causing root, crown, and fruit rot. Winter squash (Cucurbita sp.) production is limited by this pathogen in Michigan and other U.S. growing regions. Age-related resistance (ARR) to… read more here.
Keywords: winter squash; dpp; fruit; resistance ... See more keywords
Optimization of an Efficient Direct Shoot Induction System and Histological Evaluation of Shoot Formation in Cucurbita maxima Duch
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DOI: 10.3390/horticulturae10020165
Abstract: Improving plant regeneration ability and shortening regeneration time can promote the development of genetic transformation breeding technology for horticultural crops. We optimized several culture conditions, including explant type, mother plant genotype, and medium, to improve… read more here.
Keywords: shoot; shoot induction; shoot formation; winter squash ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Aphid-Transmitted Potyviruses in Pumpkin and Winter Squash in Georgia, USA
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DOI: 10.3390/v17020233
Abstract: Viruses are a major pathogen challenging the sustainable production of cucurbits worldwide. Pumpkin and winter squash showed severe virus-like symptoms during the fall of 2022 and 2023 in Georgia, USA. Symptomatic leaves were collected from… read more here.
Keywords: winter squash; georgia; pumpkin winter; winter ... See more keywords