Molecular Research Progress on Xishuangbanna Cucumber (<i>Cucumis sativus</i> L. var. Xishuangbannesis Qi et Yuan): Current Status and Future Prospects

Molecular Research Progress on Xishuangbanna Cucumber (<i>Cucumis sativus</i> L. var. Xishuangbannesis Qi et Yuan): Current Status and Future Prospects

The Xishuangbanna (XIS) cucumber is an important botanical variety, accumulating high levels of β-carotene (700 μg/100 g) in the endocarp of mature fruit compared with normal green/white flesh types (25–50 μg/100 g, fresh weight). β-carotene is an essential precursor of provitamin A synthesis requir...

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Main Authors: Hesbon Ochieng Obel, Chunyan Cheng, Zhen Tian, Ji Li, Qunfeng Lou, Xiaqing Yu, Yuhui Wang, Joshua Otieno Ogweno, Jinfeng Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
Xishuangbanna cucumber
molecular breeding
orange-fleshed
β-carotene
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/12/2/300

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