Dr. Wang and collaborating scientists contribute to an international effort to develop a genomic search engine for horticultural crops.
Genomics
PAG XXVIII
PAG brings together over 3,000 leading genetic scientists and researchers in plant and animal research, and over 130 exhibits, 150 workshops, 1100 posters and over 1800 abstracts.
Fei Lab contributes to CucCAP Genomics and Bioinformatics
Fei Lab Genomic and Bioinformatic accomplishments, March 2017 through November 2017: Publications: 1. Wu S, Shamimuzzaman M, Sun H, Salse J, Sui X, Wilder A, Wu Z, Levi A, Xu Y, Ling KS, Fei Z (2017) The bottle gourd genome provides insights into Cucurbitaceae evolution and facilitates mapping of a Papaya ringspot virus resistance locus. Plant […]
The Watermelon’s Past, Present, and Future – Boyce Thompson Institute – Agriculture. Environment. Human Health.
Watermelons have changed from a small, bitter fruit that grows wild in Africa to the most popular fruit in the world. What’s next for watermelons? Source: The Watermelon’s Past, Present, and Future – Boyce Thompson Institute – Agriculture. Environment. Human Health.
$6.5 million grant may lead to disease-resistant cucurbits | EurekAlert! Science News
A collaboration between horticulturists and bioinformaticists has received a $6.5 million USDA grant to identify genetic regions useful for breeding disease-resistant melons, squash and pumpkins. BTI researcher Zhangjun Fei will lead the bioinformatics portion of the project. Source: $6.5 million grant may lead to disease-resistant cucurbits | EurekAlert! Science News
