Genome-wide identification of the expansin gene family in netted melon and their transcriptional responses to fruit peel cracking.

Introduction: Fruit cracking not only affects the appearance of netted melons ( L. var. reticulatus Naud.

Comparative transcriptome provides insights into gene regulation network associated with the resistance to in grafted wax gourd .

Introduction: Wilt is a soil-borne disease caused by that has become a serious threat to wax gourd production. Disease-resistant graft wax gourds are an effective treatment for wilt. However, there are few reports on the defense mechanism of graft wax gourd against wilt diseases.

Pumpkin () HSP20 Gene Family Identification and Expression Under Heat Stress.

Pumpkin () is an important cucurbit vegetable crop that has strong resistance to abiotic stress. While heat shock protein 20 (HSP20) has been implicated in vegetable response to heat stress, little is known regarding activity of HSP20 family proteins in . Here, we performed a comprehensive genome-wide analysis to identify and characterize the functional dynamics of the () gene family.