Genome-wide association study and genetic mapping of BhWAX conferring mature fruit cuticular wax in wax gourd

Abstract Background Wax gourd [Benincasa hispida (Thunb) Cogn. (2n = 2x = 24)] is an economically important vegetable crop of genus Benincasa in the Cucurbitaceae family. Fruit is the main consumption organ of wax gourd. The mature fruit cuticular wax (MFCW) is an important trait in breeding program...

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Main Authors: Jinqiang Yan, Feng Chen, Piaoyun Sun, Wenrui Liu, Dasen Xie, Yulei Qian, Biao Jiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-022-03931-z