Population-level super-pangenome reveals genome evolution and empowers precision breeding in watermelon

Nature Genetics 2026 Open access

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Authors: Honghe Sun, Jie Zhang, Shengjin Liao, Shaogui Guo, Zhe Zhou, Xuebo Zhao, Shan Wu, Jiantao Zhao, Gong GuoYi, Jinfang Wang, Maoying Li, Yongtao Yu
+14 more Yi Ren, Shouwei Tian, Shaofang Li, Haiying Zhang, Sue A. Hammar, Cecilia McGregor, Robert L. Jarret, Patrick Wechter, Sandra E. Branham, Chandrasekar S. Kousik, Amnon Levi, Rebecca Grumet, Zhangjun Fei, Yong Xu
DOI: 10.1038/s41588-026-02598-8
Cited by: 4
References: 104

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advances in Cucurbitaceae Research Agricultural Practices and Plant Genetics Chromosomal and Genetic Variations

Publication details

Journal / source
Nature Genetics
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
58
Issue
5
Pages
1176–1185
Publication date
1 May 2026
Language
EN