Complete genome assembly provides insights into the centromere architecture of pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima)
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) belongs to the Cucurbita genus of the Cucurbitaceae family and is a globally cultivated vegetable crop with great economic significance. The global production and planting area of pumpkin, including C. maxima, C. moschata, and C. pepo, reached 7.38 million tons and more than 0.39 million hectares in 2022 (https://www.fao.org/). Pumpkin is also widely used as a rootstock for other cucurbit crops to overcome the obstacles caused by continuous cropping and enhance stress tolerance, yield, and fruit quality (Kong et al., 2014).
Source: Plant Communications
Authors: Qingguo Zeng, Minghua Wei, Shuai Li, Haiyan Wang, Changjuan Mo, Li Yang, Xinzheng Li, Zhilong Bie, Qiusheng Kong
Language: English
Subfield: Genetics
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,750
OpenAlex ID: W4396534012