Genetic mapping of a single nuclear locus determines the white flesh color in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023 IntroductionFlesh color is an important trait in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.). Several flesh color genes have been identified in watermelon; however, the inheritance of and the molecular basis underlying the white flesh trait remain largely unknown ...
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Assessing the Pyloric Caeca and Distal Gut Microbiota Correlation with Flesh Color in Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar L., 1758) [PDF]
Microorganisms, 2020 The Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L., 1758) is a temperate fish species native to the northern Atlantic Ocean. The distinctive pink–red flesh color (i.e., pigmentation) significantly affects the market price.
Chan D. H. Nguyen +3 more
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High-quality genome assembly and genetic mapping reveal a gene regulating flesh color in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023 The unique color and type characteristics of watermelon fruits are regulated by many molecular mechanisms. However, it still needs to be combined with more abundant genetic data to fine-tune the positioning.
Hualin Nie +15 more
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Fine Mapping of Lycopene Content and Flesh Color Related Gene and Development of Molecular Marker–Assisted Selection for Flesh Color in Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2019 Lycopene content and flesh color are important traits determined by a network of carotenoid metabolic pathways in watermelon. Based on our previous study of genetic inheritance and initial mapping using F2 populations of LSW-177 (red flesh) × cream of ...
Chaonan Wang +14 more
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Identification of a novel locus C2 controlling canary yellow flesh color in watermelons [PDF]
Frontiers in Genetics, 2023 The flesh color of watermelon is an important trait that is determined by carotenoid composition and affects consumers’ fruit desirability. Although a complete dominant control by C locus (Cllcyb) for canary yellow flesh (CY) over red flesh has been ...
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Deploying new generation sequencing for the study of flesh color depletion in Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) [PDF]
BMC Genomics, 2021 Background The flesh pigmentation of farmed Atlantic salmon is formed by accumulation of carotenoids derived from commercial diets. In the salmon gastrointestinal system, the hindgut is considered critical in the processes of carotenoids uptake and ...
Thu Thi Minh Vo +4 more
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Discovery of the Genomic Region and Candidate Genes of the Scarlet Red Flesh Color (Yscr) Locus in Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus L.) [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2020 The flesh color of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is an important fruit quality trait that helps to determine fruit attractiveness and is potentially beneficial to human health.
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Effect of Orchard Management Factors on Flesh Color of Two Red-Fleshed Apple Clones [PDF]
Horticulturae, 2019 Little is known about factors affecting anthocyanin biosynthesis in red-fleshed apples (Malus × domestica Borkh.). The objective was to establish the effects of orchard management factors on flesh anthocyanin content of dark-colored (DC) and light ...
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A point mutation in the zinc-finger transcription factor CqLOL1 controls the green flesh color in chieh-qua (Benincasa hispida Cogn. var. Chieh-qua How) [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant ScienceIntroductionFlesh color is an essential trait in chieh-qua (Benincasa hispida Cogn. var. Chieh-qua How); however, the inheritance and molecular basis of green flesh trait remain unclear.MethodsIn the present study, two F2 populations, derived from 1742 ...
Jiazhu Peng +5 more
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QTL mapping and genome-wide association study reveal two novel loci associated with green flesh color in cucumber [PDF]
BMC Plant Biology, 2019 Background Green flesh color, resulting from the accumulation of chlorophyll, is one of the most important commercial traits for the fruits. The genetic network regulating green flesh formation has been studied in tomato, melon and watermelon.
Kailiang Bo +6 more
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