Genetic diversity and population structure of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.).

Knowing the extent and structure of genetic variation in germplasm collections is essential for the conservation and utilization of biodiversity in cultivated plants. Cucumber is the fourth most important vegetable crop worldwide and is a model system for other Cucurbitaceae, a family that also incl...

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Main Authors: Jing Lv, Jianjian Qi, Qiuxiang Shi, Di Shen, Shengping Zhang, Guangjin Shao, Hang Li, Zhanyong Sun, Yiqun Weng, Yi Shang, Xingfang Gu, Xixiang Li, Xiaoguo Zhu, Jinzhe Zhang, Robbert van Treuren, Willem van Dooijeweert, Zhonghua Zhang, Sanwen Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3470563?pdf=render