The first half of this podcast discusses domestication, breeding and stories of where watermelon came from, and where it is going. University of Georgia research professor Cecilia McGregor shares her knowledge of the origins of this crop, along with facts of how it is used around the world. Find a link to the podcast in this […]
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American Phytopathological Society 2016 Annual Meeting
CucCAP Presentations include: Evaluation of fungicides for management of Fusarium wilt of watermelon N. MILLER (1), M. Adams (1), L. Quesada-Ocampo (1) (1) North Carolina State University, U.S.A.
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.
Project : USDA ARS
The Cucurbitaceae family includes many high-value, flavorful, and nutritious crops consumed as vegetables and fruits in the American diet. U.S. production of watermelons, melons, cucumbers, squash, and pumpkins contributed an average of $1.65 billion farm gate value per year during the previous five years (2009-2013; USDA-NASS). The objective of this proposed project is to develop […]
