Team members:
Chief Researcher: Liu Wenge
Youth chief assistant: He Nan
Researchers:Sun Dexi, Xu Zhihong, Zhao Shengjie, Lu Xuqiang, Zhu Yingchun, Li Na, Zhu Hongju, Yuan Gaopeng, Zhou Dan, An Guolin
Research direction:
Accurate identification and germplasm innovation of resistance and quality characters of watermelon germplasm resources
Molecular basis of watermelon quality formation and breeding of new watermelon varieties with high quality and resistance
Study on cultivation technology of watermelon with high quality and high efficiency and simple open field
International Cooperation:
We have signed scientific research cooperation agreements with the Vegetable Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, West Virginia State University, and Faisalabad Agricultural University in Pakistan, established four new watermelon varieties promotion bases in the Belt and Road countries, and held the seventh International Cucurbitaceae Crop Academic Conference.
Representative Achievements:
1. We have constructed a high-resolution watermelon genome fine map and variation map, systematically discovered functional genes for important traits such as watermelon quality and plant genetics, developed molecular markers, and applied them.
2. We constructed the first watermelon fruit metabolome database and analyzed the accumulation patterns and transcriptional regulation mechanisms of flavor-related metabolites in watermelon fruits.
3. We have established a green, high-yield, and efficient cultivation system for watermelon in the open field and a high-quality and stress-resistant cultivation technology system in facilities.
4. We have developed a series of high-quality and stress-resistant new watermelon varieties, including Red Lycopene No.3, Red Viagra, Ice flower seedless, Meiguan No.2, Mei yan, and Zhong nong cui yu No.6, etc.
Contact Email：liuwenge@caas.cn
