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ArticleNature plants2024

A sexually and vegetatively reproducible diploid seedless watermelon inducer via ClHAP2 mutation.

Xiner Chen, Yuxiu Li, Man Liu, Gongli Ai, Xian Zhang, Jiafa Wang, Shujuan Tian, Li Yuan

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Article in Nature plants, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Xiner ChenState Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, PR China.
Yuxiu LiState Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, PR China.
Man LiuState Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, PR China.
Gongli AiState Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, PR China.
Xian ZhangState Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, PR China.
Jiafa WangState Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, PR China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5937-7193
Shujuan TianState Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, PR China.
Li YuanState Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, PR China. lyuan@nwafu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1803-6661

Funding

Earmarked Fund for China Agriculture Research System CARS-25National Science Foundation of China | International Cooperation and Exchange Programme 32372734
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Seedless watermelon production relies on triploid cultivation or the application of plant growth regulators. However, challenges such as chromosomal imbalances in triploid varieties and concerns about food safety with growth regulator application impede progress. To tackle these challenges, we developed a sexually and vegetatively reproducible inducer line of diploid seedless watermelon by disrupting the double fertilization process. This innovative approach has enabled the successful induction of diploid seedless watermelon across diverse varieties.

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