ArticlePeerJ2021
Genome-wide association study and population structure analysis of seed-bound amino acids and total protein in watermelon.
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- Genetic architecture of tuber-bound free amino acids in potato and effect of growing environment on the amino acid content.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- New Insight into Aspartate Metabolic Pathways inInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundWatermelon seeds are a powerhouse of value-added traits such as proteins, free amino acids, vitamins, and essential minerals, offering a paleo-friendly dietary option. Despite the availability of substantial genetic variation, there is no sufficient information on the natural variation in seed-bound amino acids or proteins across the watermelon germplasm. This study aimed to analyze the natural variation in watermelon seed amino acids and total protein and explore underpinning genetic loci by genome-wide association study (GWAS).
methodsThe study evaluated the distribution of seed-bound free amino acids and total protein in 211 watermelon accessions of
resultsOur results demonstrate a significant natural variation in different free amino acids and total protein content across accessions and geographic regions. The accessions with high protein content and proportion of essential amino acids warrant its use for value-added benefits in the food and feed industries
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