Abstract
The present invention relates to novel watermelon plants displaying an increased resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. niveum race 2 infection. The present invention also relates to seeds and parts of said plants, for example fruits. The present invention further relates to methods of making and using such seeds and plants. The present invention also relates to novel genetic sequences associated with said increased resistance and to molecular markers associated with said novel genetic sequences.
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What is claimed is:
The present invention relates to novel watermelon plants displaying an increased resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. niveum race 2 infection. The present invention also relates to seeds and parts of said plants, for example fruits. The present invention further relates to methods of making and using such seeds and plants. The present invention also relates to novel genetic sequences associated with said increased resistance and to molecular markers associated with said novel genetic sequences.
Timeline
Filed
04/24/2026Published
08/27/2026Granted
Not AvailableIPC Codes(4)
A01H 1/00:Processes for modifying genotypes (takes precedence A01H 4/00)
A01H 5/08:Fruits
A01H 6/34:Cucurbitaceae, e.g. bitter melon, cucumber or watermelon