Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) Breeding Line with Young Fruit Resistance to Infection by Phytophthora capsici

Cucumber production in the eastern and midwestern United States is subject to severe losses due to fruit rot caused by the soilborne oomycete pathogen, Phytophthora capsici. P. capsici preferentially infects cucumber fruits, especially young fruit, while leaves and vines remain healthy. Disease is manifested by extensive mycelial growth, sporulation, fruit rot, and tissue collapse. There are currently no commercial cucumber cultivars with resistance to this disease.

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PPI Spring meeting

Rebecca Grumet presented: CucCAP: Leveraging applied genomics to increase disease resistance in cucurbit crops at this meeting. Continue Reading

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Dr. Rebecca Grumet | Department of Horticulture

Source: Dr. Rebecca Grumet | Department of Horticulture Current research in the lab focuses on reproductive (flower and fruit) development in Cucumis (cucumber and melon).  We are particularly interested in understanding the role of ethylene production, perception, and signaling in regulation of unisexual flower development using a combination of molecular genetic and transgenic approaches.  Our questions regarding fruit development […]

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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 […]

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