Analyses of high-quality genome sequences of Cucurbita maxima and C. moschata revealan ancient allotetraploidy event in Cucurbita.
Fei Lab @ BTI
Xin Wang, Kan Bao, Yang Bai, Chen Jiao & Zhangjun Fei are affiliated with the Boyce Thompson Institute at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, USA. The Boyce Thompson Institute is an independent research institute devoted to using plant sciences to improve agriculture, protect the environment, and enhance human health.
Cucurbit Genomics Database | May 2017 News
Source: Cucurbit Genomics Database | Cucurbit Genomics Database New interface and new genome release. The Cucurbit Genomics Database has been redesigned and now has a new interface. Several pre-released cucurbit genome sequences and annotations including Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata and watermelon cv. Charleston Gray, were added to the database. [May, 2017] New domain name. […]
Zhangjun Fei, Boyce Thompson Institute At Cornell
CucCAP researchers contribute to book on Genomics and Genetics of the Cucurbitaceae
“This book provides an overview of the current state of knowledge of the genetics and genomics of the agriculturally important Cucurbitaceae plant family, which includes crops such as watermelon, melon, cucumber, summer and winter squashes, pumpkins, and gourds. “ Genetics and Genomics of Cucurbitaceae Part of the Plant Genetics and Genomics: Crops and Models book series (PGG, volume […]
PAG XXV
CucCAP Extension & Outreach Team
Extension Objectives Provide readily accessible information to facilitate disease control Develop a centralized cucurbit disease website Develop and post diagnostic resources and disease control information in English and Spanish Provide disease alerts and forecasting tools Provide diagnostic and disease management assistance. Conduct Field days and demonstration plots. Extension Team Jonathan Schultheis (Team Leader) – North Carolina […]
Genome of Disease-Resistant Watermelons Decoded
Are juicier, sweeter, more disease-resistant watermelons on the way? Scientists find clues to more disease-resistant watermelons as they decode the watermelon genome. Read More
2016 CucCAP Genomics and Bioinformatics Team Annual Report
Team members: Zhangjun Fei (Boyce Thompson Institute); Umesh Reddy (West Virginia St. Univ.); Amnon Levi (USDA, ARS); Yiqun Weng (USDA, ARS); Michael Mazourek (Cornell University); Pat Wechter (USDA, ARS); and Rebecca Grumet (Michigan State University) reported on their lab’s progress and plans. Objectives Year 1: Develop common genomic approaches and tools for cucurbits. Work in […]
