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Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) Mapping and Kompetitive Allele Specific PCR (KASP) Marker Development for Powdery Mildew Resistance in Watermelon.
Plant disease - 1 Feb 2026
Kumar Rahul, Chanda Bidisha, Mandal Mihir, Ikerd Jennifer, Branham Sandra, Wechter William, Wadl Phillip A, Levi Amnon, Shaik Azeezahmed, Reddy Umesh, Karthikeyan Raghupathy, Kousik Chandrasekar
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Powdery mildew, caused by Podosphaera xanthii, poses a significant threat to watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) cultivation. Development of resistant cultivars is one of the best strategies to manage powdery mildew. To elucidate the genetic basis of resistance, bulked segregant analysis (BSA) was conducted on an F2 population derived from a cross between resistant (USVL608-PMR) and susceptible (USVL677-PMS)...
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