CucCAP plant breeders, pathologists and genomic scientists will present results of their work with cucurbit breeding lines and disease resistance at Cucurbitaceae 2018. On Wednesday, November 14, Rebecca Grumet will be the keynote speaker in the first genomics session with the presentation, The CucCAP Project: Genomic Tools and Resources to Facilitate Breeding for Disease Resistance […]
Pat Wechter
Cucurbit Genomics Database (CuGenDB) manuscript published in Nucleic Acids Research
The Cucurbitaceae family (cucurbit) includes several economically important crops, such as melon, cucumber, watermelon, pumpkin, squash and gourds. During the past several years, genomic and genetic data have been rapidly accumulated for cucurbits. Read More
CucCAP researchers develop high-density map and identify QTL for resistance to Fusarium in melon
CucCAP researchers at the U.S. Vegetable Laboratory in Charleston, SC collaborated with the Boyce Thompson Institute in Ithaca, NY to generate the highest density genetic map to date for melon.
February CucCAP team Presentations
CucCap team members presented research results at the Southern Region ASHS meeting in Jacksonville, Florida on February 2 – 4. Jonathan Schultheis, leader of the CucCAP extension team and members of the NC State vegetable research group, Elizabeth Indermaur and Keith Starke, presented Galia Specialty Melon Evaluations and Opportunities. Cecilia McGregor, a member of the CucCAP watermelon team […]
Southern Region ASHS
SRASHS will meet in conjunction with the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientist (SAAS). DEADLINE TO MAKE RESERVATIONS: FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2018.
PAG XXVI
The Plant and Animal Genome Conference (PAG) is designed to provide a forum on recent developments and future plans for plant and animal genome projects. Consisting of technical presentations, poster sessions, exhibits and workshops, the conference is an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and applications on this internationally important project. Program Overview
Agricultural Research Service presents watermelon disease resistance research to the US Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture, Dr. Sonny Perdu visited the USDA, ARS, U.S. Vegetable Laboratory in Charleston, SC on August 21st, 2017 and received explanations of watermelon projects funded by CucCAP.
Ag Secretary Perdue visits the USDA-ARS Vegetable research Laboratory in Charleston, SC
The Secretary of Agriculture doesn’t just advocate for agricultural research, he strives to understand the advances being made. Sarah Mock from the local television station, RFD-TV, traveled with him to the Vegetable Lab in Charleston, South Carolina to learn more. Watch the video of the Agriculture secretaries’ visit.
