Watermelon Genetics: How Breeding Changed the Modern Melon
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is believed to have originated in Africa, where wild varieties still grow today. These early watermelons were quite different from the sweet, juicy fruits we know today. They were smaller, had a more bitter taste, and contained many seeds. The knowledge of these early varieties laid the foundation for selective breeding practices […]
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