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"The origin, history and future of watermelon" — Breaking Ground with Zhangjun Fei

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November 17, 2021 - There is much more to watermelon than just being a sweet summer snack. Its high nutritional value and invigorating compounds have helped make it the third most popular fruit in the world! Join BTI’s Dr. Zhangjun Fei as we discuss how genomics has helped unravel the origin and breeding history of the watermelon, and how scientists continue to work to improve this fascinating fruit. Register for future Breaking Grounds here: https://btiscience.org/breaking-groun...

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"The origin, history and future of watermelon" — Breaking Ground with Zhangjun Fei

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How Do You Use Genomics To Study Watermelon

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Background on Watermelon

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"The origin, history and future of watermelon" — Breaking Ground with Zhangjun Fei

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Housekeeping Announcements

Housekeeping Announcements

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How Do You Use Genomics To Study Watermelon

How Do You Use Genomics To Study Watermelon

How Do You Use Genomics To Study Watermelon

Background on Watermelon

Background on Watermelon

Background on Watermelon

Asian Grapes

Asian Grapes

Asian Grapes

The First Watermelon Reference Genome

The First Watermelon Reference Genome

The First Watermelon Reference Genome

What Have You Learned about the Origin of Watermelon

What Have You Learned about the Origin of Watermelon

What Have You Learned about the Origin of Watermelon

The History of Domestication

The History of Domestication

The History of Domestication

Watermelon Core Collection

Watermelon Core Collection

Watermelon Core Collection

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"The origin, history and future of watermelon" — Breaking Ground with Zhangjun Fei

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Housekeeping Announcements

Housekeeping Announcements

Housekeeping Announcements

How Do You Use Genomics To Study Watermelon

How Do You Use Genomics To Study Watermelon

How Do You Use Genomics To Study Watermelon

Background on Watermelon

Background on Watermelon

Background on Watermelon

Asian Grapes

Asian Grapes

Asian Grapes

The First Watermelon Reference Genome

The First Watermelon Reference Genome

The First Watermelon Reference Genome

What Have You Learned about the Origin of Watermelon

What Have You Learned about the Origin of Watermelon

What Have You Learned about the Origin of Watermelon

The History of Domestication

The History of Domestication

The History of Domestication

Watermelon Core Collection

Watermelon Core Collection

Watermelon Core Collection

Which Species Is Better Preferred To Use for Disease Resistance in Cultivars

Which Species Is Better Preferred To Use for Disease Resistance in Cultivars

Which Species Is Better Preferred To Use for Disease Resistance in Cultivars

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Yugoshi Iguchi Watermelon

Yugoshi Iguchi Watermelon

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How Do You Use Genomics To Study Watermelon

How Do You Use Genomics To Study Watermelon

How Do You Use Genomics To Study Watermelon

Background on Watermelon

Background on Watermelon

Background on Watermelon

Asian Grapes

Asian Grapes

Asian Grapes

BTIScience

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