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Review
. 2023 Oct 2;12(19):3462.
doi: 10.3390/plants12193462.

Parthenocarpy in Cucurbitaceae: Advances for Economic and Environmental Sustainability

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Parthenocarpy in Cucurbitaceae: Advances for Economic and Environmental Sustainability

Shouwei Tian et al. Plants (Basel). .

Abstract

Parthenocarpy is an important agricultural trait that not only produces seedless fruits, but also increases the rate of the fruit set under adverse environmental conditions. The study of parthenocarpy in Cucurbitaceae crops has considerable implications for cultivar improvement. This article provides a comprehensive review of relevant studies on the parthenocarpic traits of several major Cucurbitaceae crops and offers a perspective on future developments and research directions.

Keywords: Cucurbitaceae; genetic regulation; molecular breeding; parthenocarpy; phytohormone.

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