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Complete pumpkin genome mapped, boosting future breeding
Original: A complete pumpkin genome opens door to better breeding | Newswise
Researchers have assembled a complete pumpkin genome, publishing the finding via Newswise. The full genetic sequence is expected to help plant breeders develop improved pumpkin varieties more quickly, with potential gains in traits such as yield, disease resistance and fruit quality. The announcement is drawing attention from the agricultural and plant science communities interested in applying genomics to crop improvement.
Why now: A newly completed genome sequence is a notable scientific advance with practical implications for crop breeding.
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