Tian S, Zhang Z, Qin G, Xu Y. Parthenocarpy in
Cucurbitaceae: Advances for Economic and Environmental Sustainability.
PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023;
12:3462. [PMID:
37836203 PMCID:
PMC10574560 DOI:
10.3390/plants12193462]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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.
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