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Genetic diversity and population structure of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.).
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Lv Jing, Qi Jianjian, Shi Qiuxiang, Shen Di, Zhang Shengping, Shao Guangjin, Li Hang, Sun Zhanyong, Weng Yiqun, Shang Yi, Gu Xingfang, Li Xixiang, Zhu Xiaoguo, Zhang Jinzhe, van Treuren Robbert, van Dooijeweert Willem, Zhang Zhonghua, Huang Sanwen
Abstract excerpt
Knowing the extent and structure of genetic variation in germplasm collections is essential for the conservation and utilization of biodiversity in cultivated plants. Cucumber is the fourth most important vegetable crop worldwide and is a model system for other Cucurbitaceae, a family that also includes melon, watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Previous isozyme studies revealed a low genetic diversity in cucumber,...
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