Genetics and Genomics of Cucurbitaceae

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Grumet, Rebecca (Editor), Katzir, Nurit (Editor), Garcia-Mas, Jordi (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: Plant Genetics and Genomics: Crops and Models, 20
• Subjects: Life sciences.; Plant anatomy.; Plant development.; Plant pathology.; Plant physiology.; Plant breeding.; Life Sciences.; Plant Genetics and Genomics.; Plant Breeding/Biotechnology.; Plant Physiology.; Plant Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography.; Plant Anatomy/Development.; Plant Pathology.

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. Recent years have resulted in tremendo...