Wang et al. Bot Stud (2016) 57:19 DOI 10.1186/s40529-016-0130-1
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Mapping quantitative trait loci for fruit traits and powdery mildew resistance in melon (Cucumis melo) Yu‑Hua Wang1,3, Dong‑Hong Wu1, Jin‑Hsing Huang2, Shing‑Jy Tsao3, Kae‑Kang Hwu4* and Hsiao‑Feng Lo3*
Abstract Background: Fruit characters affect consumer preferences and the market value of melons is determined by fruit quality. Most fruit quality-related traits are controlled by multiple genes, and are influenced by environmental factors. Furthermore, powdery mildew is another limiting factor in melon production. To develop new melon cultivars with disease resistance and high quality fruits using the molecular marker-assisted breeding strategy, identification of quantitative trait loci for fruit quality and disease resistance is required. Results: The F2 populations from the cross of TARI-08874 (Cucumis melo ssp. melo) and ‘Bai-li-gua’ (C. melo ssp. agrestis) were used to map the quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for fruit-related traits and powdery mildew resistance in two trials. All traits were significantly different (P
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Open Access
Mapping quantitative trait loci for fruit traits and powdery mildew resistance in melon (Cucumis melo) Yu‑Hua Wang1,3, Dong‑Hong Wu1, Jin‑Hsing Huang2, Shing‑Jy Tsao3, Kae‑Kang Hwu4* and Hsiao‑Feng Lo3*
Abstract Background: Fruit characters affect consumer preferences and the market value of melons is determined by fruit quality. Most fruit quality-related traits are controlled by multiple genes, and are influenced by environmental factors. Furthermore, powdery mildew is another limiting factor in melon production. To develop new melon cultivars with disease resistance and high quality fruits using the molecular marker-assisted breeding strategy, identification of quantitative trait loci for fruit quality and disease resistance is required. Results: The F2 populations from the cross of TARI-08874 (Cucumis melo ssp. melo) and ‘Bai-li-gua’ (C. melo ssp. agrestis) were used to map the quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for fruit-related traits and powdery mildew resistance in two trials. All traits were significantly different (P
