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Breaking Ground with Zhangjun Fei | BTI Discussion Series
Almost everyone is familiar with watermelon, but there is much more to the fruit than being just a sweet summer snack. Its high nutritional value and invigorating compounds have helped make watermelon the third most popular fruit in the world. Join BTI’s Dr. Zhangjun Fei in this Breaking Ground as we discuss how genomics has helped unravel the origin and breeding history of the watermelon, and how scientists continue to work to improve this fascinating fruit.
Find out more »Emerging Viruses in Cucurbits Working Group – Webinar
This webinar will provide information on begomovirus epidemiology, transmission, and management in cucurbits. Begomoviruses that impact cucurbits in the United States will be discussed as well as key begomoviruses not yet present in the United States that impact cucurbits in other regions of the world. During the panel discussion, experts from academia, government, and industry (see registration page) will share knowledge, based on their own research and experiences, and will address emerging issues related to begomoviruses, especially those issues related…
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