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Nucleotide variation in the phytoene synthase (ClPsy1) gene contributes to golden flesh in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.).
TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik - 1 Jan 2022
Liu Shi, Gao Zhongqi, Wang Xuezheng, Luan Feishi, Dai Zuyun, Yang Zhongzhou, Zhang Qian
Abstract excerpt
KEY MESSAGE: A gene controlling golden flesh trait in watermelon was discovered and fine mapped to a 39.08 Kb region on chromosome 1 through a forward genetic strategy, and Cla97C01G008760 (annotated as phytoene synthase protein, ClPsy1 ) was recognized as the most likely candidate gene. Vitamin A deficiency is a worldwide public nutrition problem, and β-carotene is the precursor for vitamin A synthesis....
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